Total Complaints
5 filings
BMW K1100LT · model year
1993 BMW K1100LT
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993BMWK1100LT carries 5 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 1993 K1100LT is power train:driveline:driveshaft with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (1) and electrical system:ignition:switch (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 1993 K1100LT. 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.
5
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 |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180905UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE IN FOR SERVICE ON AUGUST 25TH FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND BRAKE FLUSH, IT WAS CHECKED IN BY VALERIE MACKEY, AND SHE INSPECTED THE BIKE THOROUGHLY, MADE NOTES ON A A&S MOTORCYCLE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION SHEET. THE BIKE WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY WHEN IT WAS INSPECTED. 3HOURS LATER THEY TOLD ME THE BIKE WAS FINISHED. VALERIE MACKEY WENT OVER THE BILL AND THEN REVIEWED THE A&S MOTORCYCLE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION SHEET AND TOLD ME THE BIKE WAS PERFECT, EXCEPT FOR NEEDING 2 TIRES. I PAID MY BILL FOR THE OIL CHANGE AND BRAKE WHICH WAS $449.71, THEY BROUGHT UP THE BIKE, I STARTED THE BIKE AND WENT 50 FEET AND THE ABS LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING, WHICH MEANS I HAVE NO ABS BRAKES. I TOOK IT BACK TO VALERIE MACKEY AND SHE ASSURED ME IT WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. I WAITED ANOTHER HOUR AND TOLD THEM TO KEEP THE BIKE UNTIL REPAIRED PROPERLY. I WAS NOTIFIED BY TIM WHALEN TO COME PICK UP THE BIKE OR THEY WOULD CHARGE ME STORAGE FEES, THEY WERE GOING TO REVIEW, I PICKED UP THE BIKE AND ASKED IS IT SAF
Mileage: 37,853
20140729FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BMW K1100LT (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE SEVERAL TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUPPORT PLATES, HOSE, PROTECTION CAP, PETROLEUM GAGE, STRAINER, IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT TWICE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN UPDATED 11/26/2014 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A GREEN LIGHT THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST RUN OVER BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPDATED 11/26/2014 *JS
Mileage: 40,000
20140729ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BMW K1100LT (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE SEVERAL TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUPPORT PLATES, HOSE, PROTECTION CAP, PETROLEUM GAGE, STRAINER, IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT TWICE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN UPDATED 11/26/2014 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A GREEN LIGHT THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST RUN OVER BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPDATED 11/26/2014 *JS
Mileage: 40,000
20140729ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BMW K1100LT (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE SEVERAL TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUPPORT PLATES, HOSE, PROTECTION CAP, PETROLEUM GAGE, STRAINER, IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT TWICE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN UPDATED 11/26/2014 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A GREEN LIGHT THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST RUN OVER BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPDATED 11/26/2014 *JS
Mileage: 40,000
20020515POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
THERE IS SOME OIL THAT WILL LEAK OUT ONTO REAR TIRE COMING FROM DRIVESHAFT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 BMW K1100LT have?▼
The 1993 BMW K1100LT has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 BMW K1100LT?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 BMW K1100LT is POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.
Is the 1993 BMW K1100LT 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.
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