1996 BMW K1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1100 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW K1100. That is the most of any K1100 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 BMW K1100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 BMW K1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 BMW K1100.
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.
Crown gear bearings failed damaging seal resulting in gear oil leaking onto the rear wheel. I discovered the leak on pre-ride inspection, it was lucky for me that i didn't have the failure while riding. When the repair was made the dealer showed me what was left of the bearings, not much. The…
While driving motorcycle would leak oil. Would cover rear tire. Side window glass popped out. Oil leaked out of engine. Dealer picked up motorcycle to check it. Side window leaked 4-5 times & replaced each time. *ak
Consumer claims gas/fluid/coolant over flows,leaks from body,. Ealer cannot resolve the problem. *ak
Other BMW K1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 K1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 K1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 K1100 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW K1100?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW K1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 BMW K1100 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1100 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.