2017 BMW S1000 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S1000 R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW S1000 R. That ranks 2nd out of 8 S1000 R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 550 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW S1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 550 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 550 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 1,140 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 BMW S1000 R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.
Risk: If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. 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.
Riding 2017 bmw motorcycle with 1140 miles at 55 mph on highway and bike simply faulted out to idle rpm and neutral gear. No throttle control, no gear control. Luckily got bike off highway and had it towed to dealership (adventure bmw in chesapeake, va). They cleared fault and could not duplicate…
While under brisk or heavy acceleration, the check engine light illuminates and the engine loses power, and the throttle becomes totally unresponsive. It can happen anywhere. The bike has to be completely shut off, and once restarted is runs fine. This was very dangerous as i was on a freeway under…
Other BMW S1000 R years
← 2015 S1000 R · 2019 S1000 R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S1000 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 S1000 R | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 S1000 R | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 S1000 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 S1000 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 S1000 R | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 S1000 R | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW S1000 R?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW S1000 R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 BMW S1000 R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S1000 R model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.