2020 BMW S1000 RR Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 BMW S1000 RR, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW S1000 RR
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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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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.
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Engine
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 BMW S1000 RR have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,251 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Both of my front calipers leak brake fluid, enough to leave puddles on the ground. This was noticed after the bike had been parked for about two weeks. As of this note the bike is still at the dealers”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2020 · Service brakes
“While riding my 2020 s1000rr on i495, the front fender bolts had become dislodged, allowing the fender to flop around, fortunately one screw of the 4 was still barely fastened, i didn't lose the entir”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2019 · Structure
Compare BMW S1000 RR model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW S1000 RR model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW S1000 RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW S1000 RR | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW S1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW S1000 RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW S1000 RR | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 BMW S1000 RR | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 BMW S1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 BMW S1000 RR | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2020 BMW S1000 RR
How do I know if my 2020 BMW S1000 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 2020 BMW S1000 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 19V697000).
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.