2015 Bmw S1000 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2018-03-21 · campaign 18E016000 · 1,571 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. 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 year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000X
Risk: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2017-08-21 · campaign 17E052000 · 9,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. 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 S
Risk: If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (28)
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 2023-06-05 · 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.
Electrical System 2021-07-13 · MC610821 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when diagnosing fault codes (0x3a13d7, 0x3a13d9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-04-23 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand · 2,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw s1000 r. while driving at 60 mph, the kickstand failed to remain in place. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:12v585000 (structure). the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician repaired the vehicle under the recall; however, while in park, the kickstand fractured from the frame of the ve…”
2015-01-26 · Power Train · 1,600 mi“the engine stops running while coming to a stop, while stopped or when taking off. always in first gear with the clutch disengaged or while engaging to take off. the engine usually restarts immediately but not always. a few times i've had to turn the ignition key off for a few seconds and back on to get the bike to restart. intermittent problem. *…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.