2020 BMW S 1000 XR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S 1000 XR years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR. That is the most of any S 1000 XR model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (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 2020 BMW S 1000 XR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| 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
2020 BMW S 1000 XR recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode feature "front wheel lift-off assistant" may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Risk: Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk: Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. 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.
On multiple occasions the motorcycle engine has stopped/stalled as I approached a stop sign or traffic light and pulled in the clutch. In the most recent incident I was exiting a highway after several hours of riding, including multiple stops and starts and a range of speeds and weather conditions…
Bmw issued a stop sale recall for my s1000xr as well as the s1000rr so they could replace the brake calipers. When new, both of these bikes came with the same brake calipers. Bmw is replacing the s1000xr brakes with a much lower quality brake than they are replacing on the s10000rr. As they both…
Other BMW S 1000 XR years
← 2017 S 1000 XR · 2021 S 1000 XR →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 S 1000 XR | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 S 1000 XR | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 S 1000 XR | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 S 1000 XR | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 S 1000 XR | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S 1000 XR model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.