2020 BMW S 1000 RR problems & recalls

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 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 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 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.