BMW S 1000 RR problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or abs, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 1-800-525-7417. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning september 14, 2026.

Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one 2026 s 1000 rr motorcycle. the turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative turn signal. as such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, “lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that fail to activate as intended increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: A dealer will replace the combination switch, free of charge. the motorcycle has not yet been sold and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. the vehicle identification number (vin) involved in this recall will be searchable on nhtsa.gov on april 20, 2026.

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 2023 s 1000 rr motorcycles. the motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.

Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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 2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles. the front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

Risk: Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. bmw issued owners an interim notification on october 12, 2020. as of january 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. the recall began march 8, 2021. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: 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 where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. this recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. the affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

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 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.

Risk: Leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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.

Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year r-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 k-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 s 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 hp2 motorcycles. in the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

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

Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2014. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.