2015 BMW S1000 RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S1000 RR years
- Not enough data 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW S1000 RR. That ranks 3rd out of 17 S1000 RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 5 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 BMW S1000 RR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 60% | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 BMW S1000 RR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 BMW S1000 RR.
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 2010 (na) bmw s1000 rr. While driving 40 mph, the engine began to stall and smoke appeared under one of the seats. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire and a police report were filed. No injuries were sustained. It was discovered that the failure was caused by…
Motorcycle pulls to the right. Force must be applied to maintain a straight line.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw s 1000 rr. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the camshaft malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired due to the manufacturer not sending the parts. The manufacturer was not…
The bike tips or veers to the right everytime it is ridden. The problem is more apparent at speeds above 35mph and is not affected by the crown of the road. Extra steering effort is required especially at highway speeds as the bike always wants to tip into to the right side of the road. This…
Since new this s1000rr motorcycle has been constantly pulling or veering to the right and bmw refuses to address or even recognize the defect, much less rectify it.
Other BMW S1000 RR years
← 2014 S1000 RR · 2016 S1000 RR →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 S1000 RR | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 S1000 RR | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 S1000 RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 S1000 RR | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 S1000 RR | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 S1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 S1000 RR | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 S1000 RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 S1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 S1000 RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 S1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 S1000 RR | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 S1000 RR | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 S1000 RR | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 S1000 RR | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 S1000 RR | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW S1000 RR?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW S1000 RR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 BMW S1000 RR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S1000 RR model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.