2020 BMW S 1000 R recalls and problems

The 2020 BMW S 1000 R has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2020 compares

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1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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Does your car have an open recall?
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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Mar 12, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V146000 · 4,026 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

2020 vs. other BMW S 1000 R years

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Questions

Does the 2020 BMW S 1000 R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 BMW S 1000 R, the latest from Mar 12, 2020 (exterior lighting). 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 2020 BMW S 1000 R?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW S 1000 R.