2021 BMW S 1000 Xr recalls and problems

The 2021 BMW S 1000 Xr has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2021 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 S 1000 Xr model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

2complaints

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

Feb 3, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V051000 · 754 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode feature "front wheel lift-off assistant" may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.

Risk: Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure2

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

2021 vs. other BMW S 1000 Xr years

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

Questions

Does the 2021 BMW S 1000 Xr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 BMW S 1000 Xr, the latest from Feb 3, 2023 (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 Xr?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.