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Model year

2021 BMW S 1000 R

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

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (20)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
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 2021 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

No recall campaign lists the 2021 BMW S 1000 R

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Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 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

    20 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.
    • 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
    • MC000621 Jun 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcyc…
    • 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
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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