Total Complaints
2 filings
BMW S 1000 RR · model year
2013 BMW S 1000 RR
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013BMWS 1000 RR carries 2 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2013 S 1000 RR is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2013 S 1000 RR. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
2
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recalls (1)
12V58500014/12/2012
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the
Recent Complaints
20160531STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE RPMS DECREASED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD UNINTENDED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AFTER RESTARTING, IT RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SIDE STAND BOLT LOOSENED CAUSING THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AS A RESULT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V585000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Mileage: 16,000
20140227SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE UNLESS THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY PUMPED THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 4,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR have?▼
The 2013 BMW S 1000 RR has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR?▼
Yes, the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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