Total Complaints
1 filings
BMW S1000 RR · model year
2012 BMW S1000 RR
1 NHTSA complaints, and 2 recall campaigns 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 2012BMWS1000 RR carries 1 consumer safety complaint 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 2012 S1000 RR is power train with 1 filings. Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2012 S1000 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.
1
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 |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recalls (2)
17E05200021/08/2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and
21V06000008/02/2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Recent Complaints
20190522POWER TRAIN
THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN FAULT OCCURED. IT FAILED TO START FOLLOWING REFUELING. A 'VDS' CODE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. DEALER COULD NOT CONNECT TO THE ECU TO DETERMINE THE FAULT CODES. THE DEALER TESTED ALL THE SENSORS AND WIRING AND NO ISSUE. FINALLY THEY REPLACED THE ECU AND THEY WERE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE ECU. THEY SAID THE FAULT IS IN THE ECU AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS 4600 MILES ON IT. IF THE ECU FAULTED WHILE RIDING, A VDS (VEHICLE DROP SENSOR) CODE CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH AT HIGH SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CORNERING ON MOTORCYCLES. BMW MOTORCYCLES OF USA FAILED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A FAULTY ECU. THIS VDS CODE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE AS REPORTED BY MANY PEOPLE ON FORUMS.
Mileage: 4,600
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2012 BMW S1000 RR have?▼
The 2012 BMW S1000 RR has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR?▼
Yes, the 2012 BMW S1000 RR has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW S1000 RR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2012 BMW S1000 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 2012 BMW S1000 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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