BMW K Series years to avoid
No model year of the BMW K Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW K Series years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW K Series complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW K Series problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system9
- Transmission4
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Engine1
- Brakes1
BMW K Series problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | 5 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 49,990 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the BMW K Series
What years of the BMW K Series should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW K Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW K Series?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW K Series?
Fuel system, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the BMW K Series have?
1 recall between 1994 and 2004. The 2004 model year has the most, with 1.
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