How many recalls does the 1973 BMW R75 have?

The 1973 BMW R75 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1973 BMW R75 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1973 BMW R75 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 BMW R75 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,136 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 73V160000 1973-08-02 1,136 affected

Defect

BMW CAMPAIGN NO N/A.MOTORCYCLE.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS USED TO RETAINTHE FLYWHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEBOLTS COULD BREAK UNDER STRESS CAUSING LOSS OF DRIVING POWER THROUGH THE CLUTCHTO THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR WHEEL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGBOLTS).

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1973 BMW R75 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.