2014 Bmw S 1000 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-02-08 · campaign 21V060000 · 20,963 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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
Suspension 2023-06-05 · SIB-111421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check rocker arms and replace where needed.
Equipment 2022-06-13 · SIB510222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
clarified information about the ai revision numbering of affected mirrors.
Parking Brake 2022-04-06 · MC460122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the fork tube.
Visibility 2022-02-04 · MC510222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bonding on the k63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at the mirror assembly.
Showing the 6 most recent of 49 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-05-09 · Engine · 19,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw s 1000 r. while driving on the highway at an unknown speed, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound and felt as if it would hesitate. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, but was not operational. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bell was fractured and needed t…”
2014-10-14 · Structure:body · 3,200 mi“left fairing is loose - looks as if attachment parts have fallen off. *tr …”
2014-09-18 · Structure:body · 405 mi“after pulling on to major highway from secondary road, accelerated and at approximately 45 mph, i felt like what i thought was a bird hit my left shin and foot. after a few seconds it still remained. i looked down and the left fairing had came loose from motorcycle. the fairing was then caught by the wind and blown down under my foot peg and pinnin…”
2014-08-12 · Structure:body · 1,600 mi“as i was riding on a highway the left side fairing of the motorcycle ripped off from the wind blast. i got lucky that it was holding on the last very lower screw. that saved me from loosing control of the motorcycle. what if it fell off and went under my rear tire? i don't even want to think about what would've happened. the front part of the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.