BMW S 1000 RR Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 41 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the BMW S 1000 RR, across 17 model years (2008–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is engine.

BMW S 1000 RR
Supersport Motorrad BMW S1000RR, im Studio mit einem Striplight (von oben), einem Akzenttubus (auf das Vorderrad) und einer Lightbar (Mittebereich) ausgeleuchte. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Stefan Krause, Germany, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2020, with 10 complaints
2008: 0200802010: 332011: 1201112012: 772013: 2201322014: 002015: 5201552016: 222017: 0201702018: 112020: 102020102021: 112022: 4202242023: 222024: 2202422025: 112026: 020260

n = 41 complaints · Source: NHTSA

BMW S 1000 RR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical S 1000 RR year: 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2020 S 1000 RR: 10 complaints, 4 recalls
  2. 2012 S 1000 RR: 7 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2015 S 1000 RR: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2011 S 1000 RR: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  2. 2018 S 1000 RR: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2021 S 1000 RR: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common BMW S 1000 RR problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine1690
Electrical System870
Fuel/propulsion System530
Power Train540
Service Brakes420
Steering310
Engine and Engine Cooling220
Structure220
Vehicle Speed Control220
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Wheels110

All BMW S 1000 RR model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 S 1000 RR02——
2025 S 1000 RR12—Electrical System
2024 S 1000 RR21—Electrical System
2023 S 1000 RR22—Electrical System
2022 S 1000 RR42—Engine
2021 S 1000 RR11—Engine
2020 S 1000 RR104—EngineFar more complaints than other years
2018 S 1000 RR10—Engine
2017 S 1000 RR01——
2016 S 1000 RR21—Electrical System
2015 S 1000 RR50—Steering
2014 S 1000 RR01——
2013 S 1000 RR22—Service Brakes
2012 S 1000 RR73—Engine
2011 S 1000 RR13—Engine and Engine Cooling
2010 S 1000 RR32—Fuel/propulsion System
2008 S 1000 RR00——

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW S 1000 RR years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2020 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical S 1000 RR year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the BMW S 1000 RR?

Engine, with 16 complaints across 9 model years.

How many recalls does the BMW S 1000 RR have?

14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.