BMW S 1000 R problems & recalls

Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2025 f 900 gs, f 800 gs, r 1300 gs adventure, r 1300 gs, s 1000 rr, s 1000 r, and k 1600 gt vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. the emergency call system (ecall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

Risk: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

Fix: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (ota) or by a dealer, free of charge. owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed september 12, 2025. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 were mailed april 4, 2023. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022 s1000rr, m1000rr, and 2022-2023 s1000xr and s1000r motorcycles. the clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil.

Risk: An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace all 10 clutch cover bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 6, 2022. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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 fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.