2014 BMW S 1000 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S 1000 R years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW S 1000 R. That is the most of any S 1000 R model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 1,600 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW S 1000 R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 75% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW S 1000 R recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw s 1000 r. While driving on the highway at an unknown speed, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound and felt as if it would hesitate. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, but was not operational. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was…
Left fairing is loose - looks as if attachment parts have fallen off. *tr
After pulling on to major highway from secondary road, accelerated and at approximately 45 mph, i felt like what i thought was a bird hit my left shin and foot. After a few seconds it still remained. I looked down and the left fairing had came loose from motorcycle. The fairing was then caught by…
As i was riding on a highway the left side fairing of the motorcycle ripped off from the wind blast. I got lucky that it was holding on the last very lower screw. That saved me from loosing control of the motorcycle. What if it fell off and went under my rear tire? I don't even want to think about…
Other BMW S 1000 R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S 1000 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 S 1000 R | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 S 1000 R | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 S 1000 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 S 1000 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 S 1000 R | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 S 1000 R | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW S 1000 R?
Owners most often report structure, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW S 1000 R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 BMW S 1000 R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S 1000 R model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.