2023 BMW S 1000 RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S 1000 RR years
- Not enough data 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR. That ranks 6th out of 17 S 1000 RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 BMW S 1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 BMW S 1000 RR recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.
Risk: An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Service brakes
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. 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.
In a sunny Sunday , S1000RR BlackStorm, 3207 miles. Riding I stop a in a awesome spot for pictures but when I turn off the key, the starter activates, I turned on the key and bike turned on automatically, I press the kill switch , the starter activates again. I press the starter and bike turn on. I…
The contact owns a 2023 BMW S 1000 RR. The contact stated that on four separate occasions while riding approximately 80 MPH, the contact attempted to accelerate; however, the motorcycle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway and restarted the…
Other BMW S 1000 RR years
← 2022 S 1000 RR · 2024 S 1000 RR →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 S 1000 RR | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 S 1000 RR | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 S 1000 RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 S 1000 RR | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 S 1000 RR | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 S 1000 RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 S 1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 S 1000 RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 S 1000 RR | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 S 1000 RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 S 1000 RR | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 S 1000 RR | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 S 1000 RR | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 S 1000 RR | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 S 1000 RR | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S 1000 RR model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.