2019 Bmw S1000 R problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2020-03-12 · campaign 20V146000 · 4,026 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (32)
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 2022-08-05 · SIB110122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
at continuous rotational speeds exceeding 10,000 rpm, the spring inside the timing chain tensioner may break. the broken pieces can migrate into the oil sump and may then reach the camshaft bearings, resulting in damage to the valve gear.
Equipment 2022-06-13 · SIB510222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
clarified information about the ai revision numbering of affected mirrors.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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