BMW S 1000 R recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
8 recalls found for the BMW S 1000 R in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 8 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW S 1000 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW S 1000 R | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW S 1000 R | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW S 1000 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 BMW S 1000 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 BMW S 1000 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW S 1000 R | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 BMW S 1000 R | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW S 1000 R | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 BMW S 1000 R | 3 | 4 |
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Newest BMW S 1000 R recalls
- Jul 25, 202525V480000Communication33 vehiclesBMW F 900 GS, F 800 GS and 5 more models
The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
- Feb 3, 202323V051000Electrical system754 vehiclesBMW S 1000 XR and S 1000 R
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…
- Oct 7, 202222V752000Power train951 vehiclesBMW S 1000 XR, S 1000 R and 2 more models
The clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil.
- Feb 8, 202121V060000Fuel system, gasoline20,963 vehiclesBMW K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL and 9 more models
The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
- Mar 12, 202020V146000Exterior lighting4,026 vehiclesBMW S 1000 R, F 750 GS and 12 more models
The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking.
- Mar 21, 201818E016000Equipment, visibility1,571 vehiclesBMW F 700 GS, F 800 GS and 6 more models
Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model…
- Aug 21, 201717E052000Exterior lighting9,000 vehiclesBMW R 1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure and 9 more models
As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
- Dec 30, 201616V948000Suspension21 vehiclesBMW S 1000 RR and S 1000 R
One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.