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Model year

2017 BMW S 1000 R

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (30)
Recall campaigns covering this model year121 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 BMW S 1000 R by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2017 BMW S 1000 R

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
16V-948Dec 30, 2016One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycleSuspension21Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 BMW S 1000 R

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    30 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
    • MC310123 Nov 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      On the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping fork. Vehicles with caps 31 42 1 754 557 and 31 42 1 757 701 can show this residue. These are not leaks at the cap, but assembly grease residue. Fork…
    • MC340223 Sep 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover 5000 RPM while still on the side stand, sometimes in conjunction with the side stand fault 0X3A1331. When the engine is revved up while on the side s…
    • SIB-111421 Jun 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
    • SISIB011317 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
    • SIM010917 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting reso…
    • B3106170621 Jun 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
    • MC510222 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at the mirror assembly.
    • MC460122 Apr 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the fork tube.
    • MC111421 Nov 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely.
    • MC620521 Sep 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      K63 S 1000 R motorcycles do not have an option for a factory-installed navigation preparation; navigation preparation is only available as a dealer-installed accessory.
    • MC610821 Jul 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
    • MC110821 Jun 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warning light and fault message in the TFT with faults stored for the rear oxygen sensor (after the catalytic converter). The failure usually occurs shortly after the vehicle handover or the running-in check
    • MC610621 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
    • MC310421 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
    • MC2300315024 Sep 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in some cases the shift assistant was unable to function correctly. This cause is incorrect vehicle-specific programming of the shift assistant by the supplier.
    • MC65505991 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After replacement of the ABS control unit, the malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and the DME stores the following fault memory: 0x0027ED DME: No CAN message In addition, the changeover riding mode no longer works.
    • MC65334783 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Inner trim frame cracked.
    • MC65238240 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      During a cold start or while idling in neutral after a brief standstill, the engine runs at higher revolutions, sounds irregular and as if there are misfires (i.e. as if it were only running on 3 cylinders).
    • MC65086508 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Battery connection terminal broken off
    • MC65011886 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When the bike is propped on side stand and is revved up to > 5,000 rpm in neutral gear, the malfunction indicator lamp lights up. (see attached video for an example of this)
    • MC64351344 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lurching at partial load range and Idle speed is unstable
    • MC64351344 Oct 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lurching at partial load / idle sped
    • MC2300117 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
    • MC57540635 Mar 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Deleting running-in rpm limit. The "Deactivate nMOT max (engine-speed limiter)" action is not an option in th e"Vehicle tasks"
    • MC62260571 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
    • MC62133778 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
    • MC50349142 Nov 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
    • MC3200114 Feb 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      In the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in some cases the clutch switch can trip before the clutch has fully disengaged. This is due to an incorrect cam-lobe contour on the clutch lever. For this reason, as of May 2014 the …
    • MC54380454 Feb 2, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After approximately 9000 miles, the timing chain may wear to a point that the chain tensioner's range of adjustment is insufficient to accommodate the change in length. Rattling / chattering noise from the timing gear.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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