2017 Bmw S1000 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (46)
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
Wheels 2023-09-07 · MC340223 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3a1800 and 0x3a1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover 5000 rpm while still on the side stand, sometimes in conjunction with the side stand fault 0x3a1331. when the engine is revved up while on the side stand, vibrations are sent through the entir
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 46 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-09-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,140 mi“riding 2017 bmw motorcycle with 1140 miles at 55 mph on highway and bike simply faulted out to idle rpm and neutral gear. no throttle control, no gear control. luckily got bike off highway and had it towed to dealership (adventure bmw in chesapeake, va). they cleared fault and could not duplicate. dangerous!! what if i were in a tunnel? i hop…”
2017-06-10 · Power Train · 550 mi“while under brisk or heavy acceleration, the check engine light illuminates and the engine loses power, and the throttle becomes totally unresponsive. it can happen anywhere. the bike has to be completely shut off, and once restarted is runs fine. this was very dangerous as i was on a freeway under construction and there was no shoulder for me …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.