2012 Bmw S 1000 Rr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2012-12-14 · campaign 12V585000 · 2,385 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2012-04-20 · campaign 12V177000 · 1,414 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE DAMAGE, ESCAPING OIL COULD CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (49)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Suspension 2023-11-02 · MC310123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping fork. vehicles with caps 31 42 1 754 557 and 31 42 1 757 701 can show this residue. these are not leaks at the cap, but assembly grease residue. forks with this apparent leak have been receive
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-09-14 · MC110322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased wear of the rocker arms and camshaft over t
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-14 · MC160323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
Suspension 2023-06-05 · SIB-111421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check rocker arms and replace where needed.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Showing the 6 most recent of 49 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-05-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 48,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s 1000 rr us. the contact stated while the motorcycle was stopped, there was an abnormal fuel odor present. the contact became aware of a fuel leak under the fuel tank. herwaldt motorsports located at 5615 e westover ave, fresno, ca 93727, (559) 292-2269, was contacted and made aware of the failure. the motorcycle wa…”
2019-12-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 4,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s 1000 rr motorcycle. the contact started smelling a fuel odor and noticed fuel dripping onto the motor while the vehicle was idling. the leak only occurred when the vehicle was in use. euro cycles of tampa bay (8509 gunn hwy, odessa, fl 33556, (813) 926-9937) stated that there were no recalls and offered to schedule…”
2014-09-30 · Engine · 990 mi“engine seized after an acceleration event on the freeway. *tr…”
2014-09-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,225 mi“throttle position sensor reading incorrectly which caused fault code in bike which then caused bike to shut off power. took bike into dealership for repair. dealer unplugged sensor and reconnected and reset the adaptability values instead of replacing sensor. road bike approximately 500 miles and problem recurred. at both times this problem occurre…”
2012-07-05 · Engine · 2,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s100 rr motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number:12v177000 (engine and engine cooling: engine) and was serviced under the recall. after the repairs, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. the manufacturer w…”
2012-05-25 · Engine · 800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s1000rr motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding 55 mph, the connecting rod punched a hole through the engine block causing oil and antifreeze to leak all over the contact and the road. in addition, the oil leaked on the rear tires causing them to seize and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.