2017 BMW S 1000 R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 BMW S 1000 R. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
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. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare BMW S 1000 R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW S 1000 R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW S 1000 R | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 BMW S 1000 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW S 1000 R | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW S 1000 R | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW S 1000 R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 BMW S 1000 R
How do I know if my 2017 BMW S 1000 R has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 BMW S 1000 R; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V948000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.