2021 BMW S 1000 XR Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR
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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Software (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode feature "front wheel lift-off assistant" may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Remedy: BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Loss of “E” clips on retaining pins for passenger pegs, retaining pins vibrate out of holes causing loss of passenger pegs while riding. Potentially causing serious road debris and loss of passengers”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 11, 2022 · Structure
“Loss of “E” clips for windshield retaining pins, causing excessive shaking of the windshield and disrupting visibility and creating the potential for the windshield to fly back into the rider.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 11, 2022 · Structure
Compare BMW S 1000 XR model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW S 1000 XR model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW S 1000 XR | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW S 1000 XR | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 BMW S 1000 XR | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW S 1000 XR | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 BMW S 1000 XR
How do I know if my 2021 BMW S 1000 XR 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 2021 BMW S 1000 XR; 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 23V051000).
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.