2023 Bmw S 1000 Rr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition 2026-07-23 · campaign 26V478000 · 16,736 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.
Risk: An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Service Brakes 2023-02-24 · campaign 23V123000 · 394 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (11)
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.
Engine 2025-07-19 · MCAS5425 · Other
exhaust camshaft adjuster switch cam
Steering 2025-05-13 · MCAS3625 · Other
inspection and return - set of gaskets
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-23 · MC650324 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to a software error, the smart phone with connected app is paired to the motorcycle, but the app does not connect to the motorcycle.
Wheels 2024-06-11 · MC360124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
carbon rim is leaking in the valve stem area. due to breaking of the rim during mold separation andcracks in the clear coat. bmw motorrad has extensively tested this complaint and have found that heavy, improper use cancreate leaks and cracks in general. for example, pressing/hitting the valve with
Engine 2024-05-25 · MC110124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
coolant residue found on the oil sump. and/or coolant level in the expansion tank is too low. it has been found that the oil/coolant pumps are often replaced without there being an actual leak. due to the design these pumps can drip in small quantities.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-14 · Unknown Or Other“in a sunny sunday , s1000rr blackstorm, 3207 miles. riding i stop a in a awesome spot for pictures but when i turn off the key, the starter activates, i turned on the key and bike turned on automatically, i press the kill switch , the starter activates again. i press the starter and bike turn on. i continue to home 26 km from the place of situation…”
2023-04-18 · Engine · 2,500 mi“the contact owns a 2023 bmw s 1000 rr. the contact stated that on four separate occasions while riding approximately 80 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate; however, the motorcycle stalled. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact veered to the side of the roadway and restarted the motorcycle after several minutes. the motorcycle wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.