BMW S 1000 R recalls and problems
5 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW S 1000 R by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 S 1000 R | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 S 1000 R | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 S 1000 R | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 S 1000 R | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 S 1000 R | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW S 1000 R problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | |
| Engine | 1 |
All BMW S 1000 R recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-051 | Feb 3, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. |
| 22V-752 | Oct 7, 2022 | 2022–2023 | 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. |
| 16V-948 | Dec 30, 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW S 1000 R?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 BMW S 1000 R has the most reports (4). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW S 1000 R have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering BMW S 1000 R model years 2014, 2017, 2022–2023, 2025.
What are the most common BMW S 1000 R problems?
Owners report structure, engine problems most often.