Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 S 1000 RR | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 S 1000 RR | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 S 1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 S 1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 S 1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 S 1000 RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 S 1000 RR | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine14
- Electrical system6
- Fuel/propulsion system5
- Unknown or other3
- Service brakes3
- Power train3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Wheels1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 137 S 1000 RR vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 129 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 14 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | 9 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 |
| 2016 | 19 | 18 |
| 2015 | 16 | 14 |
| 2014 | 10 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 | 4 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the S 1000 RR in 6 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The clutch cover may become detached, leading to an oil leak. Leaking oil may reach the rear tyre and/or drip onto the catalytic converter, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance …
The cam-follower shaft may be screwed incorrectly after the cylinder head has been replaced.As a result, oil may leak onto the rear tyre, increasing the risk of an accident.
The strength of the material of the inlet and outlet hoses in the oil cooler is inadequate. Consequently cracks might build at the connection between oil hose and oil pipe, leading oil to leak on the rear wheel, increasing the risk of accident.
Defective drill hole may restrict the oil supply to the gearbox. This could cause damage to the gears and blocking of the back wheel, increasing the risk of an accident.
Some of the supply and return pipes of the oil cooler were incorrectly moulded. As a result, the oil hose may become detached from the fitting and oil may leak out, increasing the risk of an accident and fire.
Vibrations can develop in the front tyre of the motorcycle, with cracks appearing in the tread and belt of the tyre, which can result in the tyre losing air and the rider falling off.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
11 campaigns cover the S 1000 RR.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S1000RR MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 10, 2012. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR, THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH ENGINE OPERATING SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE.
NHTSA recalls