BMW S 1000 RR recalls and problems
11 recalls and 31 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
31
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW S 1000 RR by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 S 1000 RR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 S 1000 RR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 S 1000 RR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 S 1000 RR | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 S 1000 RR | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 S 1000 RR | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 S 1000 RR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 S 1000 RR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 S 1000 RR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 S 1000 RR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 S 1000 RR | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 S 1000 RR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW S 1000 RR problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
All BMW S 1000 RR recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-478 | Jul 23, 2026 | 2020–2026 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. |
| 26V-115 | Feb 26, 2026 | 2026 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycle. |
| 25V-480 | Jul 25, 2025 | 2025 | Communication | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. |
| 23V-123 | Feb 24, 2023 | 2023 | Service Brakes | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. |
| 22V-752 | Oct 7, 2022 | 2022 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R motorcycles. |
| 21V-060 | Feb 8, 2021 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. |
| 20V-476 | Aug 13, 2020 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. |
| 16V-948 | Dec 30, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Suspension | BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. |
| 13V-617 | Dec 12, 2013 | 2010–2011 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010… |
| 12V-585 | Dec 14, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Structure | BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. |
| 12V-177 | Apr 20, 2012 | 2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 s1000rr motorcycles, manufactured from september 1, 2011, through april 10, 2012. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW S 1000 RR?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR has the most reports (7). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW S 1000 RR have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering BMW S 1000 RR model years 2010–2014, 2016–2017, 2020–2026.
What are the most common BMW S 1000 RR problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.