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BMW S1000 RR Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints across 8 model years of the BMW S1000 RR (2010–2020). The most-complained-about year is 2015.

4
safety recalls, all years
10
owner complaints, all years
2011
year with most recalls
2015
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW S1000 RR model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2020 BMW S1000 RR23
2018 BMW S1000 RR01
2016 BMW S1000 RR02
2015 BMW S1000 RR03
2013 BMW S1000 RR10
2012 BMW S1000 RR11
2011 BMW S1000 RR20
2010 BMW S1000 RR10

What BMW S1000 RR owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The 2015 model year has the most, with 3.

All BMW S1000 RR recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW S1000 RR, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V060000 Reported 20,963 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V471000 Reported 16,926 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2010, 2011

  3. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 20V146000 Reported 4,026 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2020

  4. Engine

    NHTSA 19V697000 Reported 416 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The oil cooler hoses may not be attached properly to the oil pipes, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler assembly, including the hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2020

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.