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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering2
- Power train2
- Engine2
- Electrical system2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Structure1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the S1000 RR in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Some Motorcycles were considerate affected by technical campaign 0011460000, requiring replacement of the cylinder head. The spare parts kit provided for the campaign was pre-assembled. Due to an insufficient repair instruction for workshops of the BMW Motorra…
The bolts for attaching the side stand to the chassis could loosen. The motorcycle could thus fall over instead of resting on the stand.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the S1000 RR.
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 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.
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."
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.
NHTSA recalls