2018 BMW S1000 RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S1000 RR years
- Not enough data 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW S1000 RR. That ranks 10th out of 17 S1000 RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,902 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 3,902 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 BMW S1000 RR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 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 2018 BMW S1000 RR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND. THE NOISE WAS A DISTRACTION AND THE CONTACT FELT AS IF HE WOULD BE THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BROWER MOTOR SPORTS…
Other BMW S1000 RR years
← 2017 S1000 RR · 2020 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 S1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 S1000 RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 S1000 RR | 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 2018 BMW S1000 RR?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW S1000 RR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.