Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 BMW S 1000 RR by year 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 yearRemedy pending
2025 BMW S 1000 RR
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jun 25, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year217k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2025 motorcycle
Severity index0.02025 motorcycles average 11.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2025 BMW S 1000 RR name electrical system
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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2025 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.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-478 | Jul 23, 2026 | Vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting,… | Electrical system | 16,736 | Remedy pending |
| 25V-480 | Jul 25, 2025 | Emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error | Communication | 33 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2025 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 25, 2026Failure Jun 24, 2026Bee cave, TXElectrical system, Unknown or other
The motorcycle unexpectedly shut off while accelerating into an intersection. It appears to be caused by a faulty ignition lock that turns the motorcycle off due to vibration while driving, recorded on video
NHTSA complaint 11746354
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- MCAS1726 Feb 11, 2026 · Other
Return Combination Switch - MCSTOP610032 Feb 10, 2026 · Service Campaign
After a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screw plug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. As a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage ma… - MC360125 Sep 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When turning the wheel slowly, you might hear rattling noises from inside. Sometimes during manufacturing ,the core doesn't fully detach from the wheel. These core pieces can break off and rattle inside the wheel. - MC330325 Aug 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Traces of wear seem to be found on the needle bearing bush of the rear suspension strut. The ZnNi (zinc-nickel) corrosion protection coating can be worn in the area of the race for the needles of thebearing and does not constitute bearing bush wear. - MC330225 Aug 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer complains when the bike parked and without the engine running; while compressing and lettingthe rear suspension rebound, there is a loud audible cracking or groaning noise. This is either due to low grease levels on the bearing positions or bearing… - MC110322 Apr 22, 2025 · Service Campaign
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 we…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.