2020 BMW S1000 RR recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2020 BMW S1000 RR. Owners have filed 3 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 S1000 RR. Check your S1000 RR by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2020 BMW S1000 RR recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 20V146000
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Engine · NHTSA 19V697000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The oil cooler hoses may not be attached properly to the oil pipes, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
- Risk
- Leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler assembly, including the hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2020 BMW S1000 RR complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW S1000 RR. BMW has issued at least 18 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.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (6)
- Engine (5)
- Equipment (4)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (2)
- Air Bags (1)
- Back Over Prevention (1)
Read BMW S1000 RR owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW S1000 RR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“BOTH OF MY FRONT CALIPERS LEAK BRAKE FLUID, ENOUGH TO LEAVE PUDDLES ON THE GROUND. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER THE BIKE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS. AS OF THIS NOTE THE BIKE IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH AN UNKNOWN ETA ON PARTS.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11317290
“THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR UP TO 2 SECONDS WHILE OPENING THE THROTTLE IN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS, WITH A LAG OF UP TO 1 SECOND IN OTHER GEARS. THIS CREATES SITUATIONS WHERE YOU ARE UNABLE TO CONTROL YOUR THROTTLE OR ACCELERATION.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11230866
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your S1000 RR by VIN
Not every 2020 BMW S1000 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.