2021 BMW S 1000 Rr recalls and problems

The 2021 BMW S 1000 Rr has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 13 S 1000 Rr model years — 12th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median 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

Electrical System

Jul 23, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V478000 · 16,736 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

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

2021 vs. other BMW S 1000 Rr years

2010: 3 complaints20102011: 1 complaints2012: 7 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2015: 5 complaints20152016: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints20182020: 10 complaints102021: 1 complaints20212022: 4 complaints2023: 2 complaints20232024: 2 complaints2025: 1 complaints20251

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 BMW S 1000 Rr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 BMW S 1000 Rr, the latest from Jul 23, 2026 (electrical system). 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 2021 BMW S 1000 Rr?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.