BMW S 1000 R problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the BMW S 1000 R (2014–2025).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Model years
- 5
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every BMW S 1000 R model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 S 1000 R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 S 1000 R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 S 1000 R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2017 S 1000 R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2014 S 1000 R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
BMW S 1000 R recalls
Risk: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
Risk: Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Risk: If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Other BMW models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology