2017 BMW S 1000 R recalls and problems

The 2017 BMW S 1000 R has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2017 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
1,140median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Suspension

Dec 30, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V948000 · 21 vehicles

Problem: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.

Risk: If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2017 vs. other BMW S 1000 R years

2014: 4 complaints201442015: 2 complaints20152017: 2 complaints20172

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 BMW S 1000 R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 BMW S 1000 R, the latest from Dec 30, 2016 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW S 1000 R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), power train (1), vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.