2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2020 BMW S 1000 RR. Check your S 1000 RR by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR. BMW has issued at least 25 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Read BMW S 1000 RR owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The coil packs of the 2020 model have gotten a reputation for going out with no warning. It often happens well driving. In my case, two went bad and I had to limp home. Riding like this can further damage the engine.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11649099
“Carbon fiber rims developed bubble with minor air leakage...about ~2psi per day.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11636829
“After the brake recall, and new brake calipers and pads were installed, I began to notice significant vibrations of the front end during medium braking. During mild to medium braking going down hill, the front end would seem to bounce.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11435862
“Leaking coolant from weep hole after every ride, telltale sign water/oil pump is bad. Yes it's available. Coolant and oil are very slick. I could fall and die if my rear tire decides to slip under the liquids.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11420581
“FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING DURING VEHICLE REST PERIODS SINCE OR BEFORE 20TH AUGUST 2020. A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE RESERVOIR HAS BEEN CONSUMED BEFORE NOTICING. THIS IS A KNOWN CONDITION AS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS YET NO FIX HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THIS VEHICLE.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11415766
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2020 BMW S 1000 RR is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.