CarRecallWatchThe 1988 BMW K100 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1988 BMW K100 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 BMW K100.
Most common 1988 BMW K100 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
FUEL PUMP SEIZED AND FUEL TANK CORRODED INTO HOLES DUE TO AN INCOMPATIBILITY WITH ETHANOL FUELS. INFORMATION ON BLOGS AND OTHER PERSONAL CONVERSATIONS HAS SHOWN THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. OWNERS FORCED TO UTILIZE EXPENSIVE FUEL SUPPLIMENTS IN ORDER TO STAVE OFF DAMAGE. NEED MORE PERMANENT SOLUTION AS AMERICAN VEHICLES DO NOT SUFFER THESE ISSUES AS DESIGNED FOR ALCOHOL CONTAINING FUELS. STATIONARY - SUDDENLY WOULD NOT START ONE DAY WITH FUEL PUMP SEIZED. REPLACED $400 PUMP, THEN PINS IN CONNECTION FOR SENDING UNIT/PUMP CRACKED, NOW TANK BEGAN LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. (DATE IS WHEN TANK BEGAN LEAKING FUEL PUMP FAILED ABOUT 1 YR PRIOR).
SPEEDOMETER FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. TT
1988 BMW K100 questions
Does the 1988 BMW K100 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 BMW K100 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 BMW K100?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 BMW K100 has been fixed?
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