2025 Bmw S 1000 Rr problems, complaints & recalls
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.
Communication: Auto Crash Notification 2025-07-25 · campaign 25V480000 · 33 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
Risk: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
Fix: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Exterior Lighting 2026-02-11 · MCAS1726 · Other
return combination switch
Exterior Lighting 2026-02-10 · MCSTOP610032 · Service Campaign
after a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screw plug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. as a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may occur.
Wheels 2025-09-09 · MC360125 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when turning the wheel slowly, you might hear rattling noises from inside. sometimes during manufacturing ,the core doesn't fully detach from the wheel. these core pieces can break off and rattle inside the wheel.
Suspension 2025-08-25 · MC330325 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
traces of wear seem to be found on the needle bearing bush of the rear suspension strut. the znni (zinc-nickel) corrosion protection coating can be worn in the area of the race for the needles of thebearing and does not constitute bearing bush wear.
Suspension 2025-08-25 · MC330225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains when the bike parked and without the engine running; while compressing and lettingthe rear suspension rebound, there is a loud audible cracking or groaning noise. this is either due to low grease levels on the bearing positions or bearing position damage.
Power Train 2025-04-22 · MC110322 · Service Campaign
during the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased wear of the rocker arms and camshaft over tim
What owners report
2026-06-25 · Unknown Or Other“the motorcycle unexpectedly shut off while accelerating into an intersection. it appears to be caused by a faulty ignition lock that turns the motorcycle off due to vibration while driving, recorded on video…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.