https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW S 1000 RR. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:34:18 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-26V478000-bmw-bmw-s-1000-rr-2023 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-26V478000-bmw-bmw-s-1000-rr-2022 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-26V478000-bmw-bmw-s-1000-rr-2021 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-26V478000-bmw-bmw-s-1000-rr-2020 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-2075041 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The coil packs of the 2020 model have gotten a reputation for going out with no warning. It often happens well driving. In my case, two went bad and I had to limp home. Riding like this can further damage the engine. In some cases this happens to people when they are far away from any place and can end up stranded. A quick Google search of this model in year and coil packs will yield thousands of https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-2057142 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Carbon fiber rims developed bubble with minor air leakage...about ~2psi per day. First noticed this deformity around ~Nov 2024 If there is a micro crack developed along the valve stem on a carbon fiber rim, then the wheel forces can cause the crack to grow and sudden loss of pressure, resulting in severe injury. Brought the motorcycle to a BMW dealership. BMW Motorrad says it is out of warra https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1958050 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT In a sunny Sunday , S1000RR BlackStorm, 3207 miles. Riding I stop a in a awesome spot for pictures but when I turn off the key, the starter activates, I turned on the key and bike turned on automatically, I press the kill switch , the starter activates again. I press the starter and bike turn on. I continue to home 26 km from the place of situation. When I arraigo home I turned off the switch and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1958051 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT In a sunny Sunday , S1000RR BlackStorm, 3207 miles. Riding I stop a in a awesome spot for pictures but when I turn off the key, the starter activates, I turned on the key and bike turned on automatically, I press the kill switch , the starter activates again. I press the starter and bike turn on. I continue to home 26 km from the place of situation. When I arraigo home I turned off the switch and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1891066 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The bike surges at about 6,000 rpm. Have had it to dealer 5 times total and they can’t find issue. I’ve offered to take bike to a dyno so I can reproduce issue. But Mark Pechko from Bmw North America won’t let dealers do that. Causes hand slipping on throttle. Attached is link to TikTok where I preform issue over and over in a safe manner and with in the law. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRToHTKV/ https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1888479 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 BMW S 1000 RR. The contact stated that on four separate occasions while riding approximately 80 MPH, the contact attempted to accelerate; however, the motorcycle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway and restarted the motorcycle after several minutes. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-23V123000-bmw-bmw-s-1000-rr-2023 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1847534 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Bike was serviced at Bmw Temecula and the dealer found a valve keep on magnet plug. Engine was “checked” to and all valve keepers were supposedly in place. So that means extra valve keeper was a manufacturer error. This could have locked up engine and killed me. Have asked for assistance from Bmw but have been shut down by them. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-22V752000-bmw-bmw-s-1000-rr-2022 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R motorcycles. The clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1838015 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Took new bike to dealer. A “extra” valve keeper was found in oil. Dealer tore engine apart and found all valve keeps in place. If the extra part in engine woulda cause engine to fail at Highway speeds dead coulda happened. I’ve called bam corporate and the case manager has not called me back. I can’t get beyond “customer service” https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1829416 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The coolant started leaking at the weep hole under the oil pan. This is a pretty common issue for many 2020 and 2021 model year. Upon researches, it is caused by bad the O-Ring/Seal of the water/oil pump inside the oil pan that must be replaced. Some models leaked coolant and engine oil at the same time but mine just leaked coolant for now. Already scheduled an appointment for a warranty work to h https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1829417 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The coolant started leaking at the weep hole under the oil pan. This is a pretty common issue for many 2020 and 2021 model year. Upon researches, it is caused by bad the O-Ring/Seal of the water/oil pump inside the oil pan that must be replaced. Some models leaked coolant and engine oil at the same time but mine just leaked coolant for now. Already scheduled an appointment for a warranty work to h https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1772232 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT After the brake recall, and new brake calipers and pads were installed, I began to notice significant vibrations of the front end during medium braking. During mild to medium braking going down hill, the front end would seem to bounce. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1751754 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Leaking coolant from weep hole after every ride, telltale sign water/oil pump is bad. Yes it’s available. Coolant and oil are very slick. I could fall and die if my rear tire decides to slip under the liquids. Yes the dealer and bmw confirmed it was leaking from the weep hole but placed blame on the aftermarket headers. No the water/oil pump has not been inspected by bmw and dealer. No warning lam https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1746218 Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING DURING VEHICLE REST PERIODS SINCE OR BEFORE 20TH AUGUST 2020. A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE RESERVOIR HAS BEEN CONSUMED BEFORE NOTICING. THIS IS A KNOWN CONDITION AS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS YET NO FIX HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY STORED AT THE DEALER AWAITING REPAIR. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-21V060000-bmw-bmw-s1000-rr-2012 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1697082 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE AFTER ONLY 400MILES, I NOTICED THE LEAK BECAUSE IT STAINED THE FLOOR WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-20V476000-bmw-bmw-s-1000-rr-2020 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1669963 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT OIL LEAKING FROM LOWER ENGINE TO CONNECTING OIL COOLER LINE. OIL SEEMS LIKE COMING FROM DRAIN PLUG. MORE NOTICEABLE AFTER MOTORCYCLE OPERATION, POTENTIALLY BE LEAKING WHILE RIDING. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1664057 Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S 1000 RR US. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STOPPED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE FUEL TANK. HERWALDT MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 5615 E WESTOVER AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727, (559) 292-2269, WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFA https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-20V146000-bmw-bmw-s1000-rr-2020 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1653390 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT BOTH OF MY FRONT CALIPERS LEAK BRAKE FLUID, ENOUGH TO LEAVE PUDDLES ON THE GROUND. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER THE BIKE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS. AS OF THIS NOTE THE BIKE IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH AN UNKNOWN ETA ON PARTS. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH BMW NORTH AMERICA AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED THAT BMW IS UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER, I CAN FIND SEVERAL PEOPLE ONLINE WHO ARE EXPERIENC https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1630928 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT WHILE RIDING MY 2020 S1000RR ON I495, THE FRONT FENDER BOLTS HAD BECOME DISLODGED, ALLOWING THE FENDER TO FLOP AROUND, FORTUNATELY ONE SCREW OF THE 4 WAS STILL BARELY FASTENED, I DIDN'T LOSE THE ENTIRE FENDER, IT ENDED UP LODGED IN MY WHEEL, AND THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND INVESTIGATE THE SITUATIONS, I REMOVED SCREWS FROM INSIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF MY BIKE TO AFFIX THE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1627949 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STARTED SMELLING A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING ONTO THE MOTOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE LEAK ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. EURO CYCLES OF TAMPA BAY (8509 GUNN HWY, ODESSA, FL 33556, (813) 926-9937) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AN https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#recall-19V697000-bmw-bmw-s1000-rr-2020 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The oil cooler hoses may not be attached properly to the oil pipes, possibly resulting in an oil leak. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-s-1000-rr#complaint-1597696 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW S1000 RR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND. THE NOISE WAS A DISTRACTION AND THE CONTACT FELT AS IF HE WOULD BE THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BROWER MOTOR SPORTS (2300 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409, (561) 296-9696) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW CAM