BMW S 1000 XR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the BMW S 1000 XR, across 6 model years (2016–2023). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
BMW S 1000 XR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S 1000 XR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 S 1000 XR: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 S 1000 XR: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 S 1000 XR: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
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 XR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW S 1000 XR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 S 1000 XR | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 S 1000 XR | 1 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 S 1000 XR | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2020 S 1000 XR | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 S 1000 XR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 S 1000 XR | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW S 1000 XR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (2), 2020 (2), 2022 (1). 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 XR?
Structure, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW S 1000 XR have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.