Total Complaints
3 filings
BMW K1100 · model year
1995 BMW K1100
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995BMWK1100 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 K1100 is wheels:rim with 1 filings, followed by wheels (1) and tires:tread/belt (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 1995 K1100. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050813TIRES:TREAD/BELT
FAILED BONDING ON A METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE. SEVEN MONTHS OLD. FIVE THOUSAND MILES. WELL BEFORE THE TREAD LIFE WAS EXPIRED. PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTION CAN BE SEEN AT: HTTP://IMAGESDESAVIONS.COM/ME880 THE TIRE IS A METZELER ME880 110/90-18. THIS SELECTION IS NOT AVAILABLE ON THE "TIRE LINE" SELECTION.*JB
Mileage: 84,000
20000128WHEELS
FRONT WHEEL BROKE WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
19980526WHEELS:RIM
WHEEL SPOKES BEND EASILY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 BMW K1100 have?▼
The 1995 BMW K1100 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW K1100?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 BMW K1100 is WHEELS:RIM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include WHEELS and TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Is the 1995 BMW K1100 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.