Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR peaked in 2015, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 BMW S 1000 RR
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jun 17, 2015 to Aug 6, 2015.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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 2015 BMW S 1000 RR
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR
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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 6, 2015Failure Jul 20, 20151,500 milesClarksville, INPower train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER NOT SENDING THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
NHTSA complaint 10746825 - Filed Jun 17, 2015Failure May 23, 20157 milesLittle ELM, TXSteering
THE BIKE TIPS OR VEERS TO THE RIGHT EVERYTIME IT IS RIDDEN. THE PROBLEM IS MORE APPARENT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35MPH AND IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE CROWN OF THE ROAD. EXTRA STEERING EFFORT IS REQUIRED ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS THE BIKE ALWAYS WANTS TO TIP INTO TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS COMPROMISES SAFETY OF BOTH THE RIDER AND THOSE AROUND SINCE DURING BRAKING (ESPECIALLY EMERGENCY BRAKING) THE BIKE MAY LOWSIDE (FALL TO THE SIDE).
NHTSA complaint 10725786
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
29 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… - MC110322 Sep 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. Because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased … - MC160323 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster. - SIB-111421 Jun 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. - MC000521 Sep 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops. - 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. - MC610220 Jun 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The engine wiring harness may chafe on the honeycomb structure of the frame. In case of damage to the wiring harness, the wake-up line of the instrument cluster will be damaged. - 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, - MC63250780 Mar 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Occassionally the bank angle display is no longer visible in the instrument cluster after enging start. - 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 - MC610220 Sep 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The engine wiring harness may chafe on the honeycomb structure of the frame. In case of damage to thewiring harness, the wake-up line of the instrument cluster will be damaged. The instrument cluster will nolonger be activated with "Ignition ON?. - MC6100213 Mar 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that chafing of the wiring harness can occur on S 1000 RR and HP4 models. The fault symptoms differ, depending on which part of the wiring is damaged. - MC5380425301 Mar 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New vehicles are being delivered to the dealer with different side stands. - 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. - 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. - MC62336252 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Side trim panel loose. - MC54149738 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instrument cluster control unit fault. Fault 938c is stored in the fault code memory of the cluster. This is a spurious fault entry. - 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 … - MC63876474 Dec 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update. - 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.