1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BMW Motorcycle years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle. That ranks 6th out of 7 BMW Motorcycle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 43,582 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | 43,582 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is my second complaint which duplicates voq #101404137 my 1997 bmw f650 mortorcycle slips out of first gear. It did this while under warranty. I bought it used from a private citizen and took it to frank's bmw motorcycles in essex jct vt for service. Lester pelkey (owner) said it was operator…
Final drive failure on 1997 k1100 lt bmw motorcycle. Happened on interstate 295 at 70 mph, final drive let go with no warning. Was able (barely) to keep in control, and get bike to the side of the very busy interstate.
Other BMW BMW Motorcycle years
← 1996 BMW Motorcycle · 1998 BMW Motorcycle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW Motorcycle | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW Motorcycle | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 BMW Motorcycle | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 BMW Motorcycle | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 BMW Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BMW Motorcycle model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.