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2023 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V478000 Reported 16,736 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

  2. Service brakes

    NHTSA 23V123000 Reported 394 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 automatica”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2024 · Electrical system

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2023 · Engine

Compare BMW S 1000 RR model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW S 1000 RR model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 BMW S 1000 RR13
2011 BMW S 1000 RR11
2012 BMW S 1000 RR26
2013 BMW S 1000 RR12
2014 BMW S 1000 RR10
2015 BMW S 1000 RR02
2016 BMW S 1000 RR10
2017 BMW S 1000 RR10
2020 BMW S 1000 RR27
2021 BMW S 1000 RR11
2022 BMW S 1000 RR24
2023 BMW S 1000 RR22
2024 BMW S 1000 RR11
2025 BMW S 1000 RR21
2026 BMW S 1000 RR20

Checking a specific 2023 BMW S 1000 RR

How do I know if my 2023 BMW S 1000 RR 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 23V123000).

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.

Other BMW models

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.