Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR 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 year
2022 BMW S 1000 XR
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year21,705 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2022 motorcycle
Severity index0.02022 motorcycles average 8.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR name engine and cooling
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 2022 BMW S 1000 XR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-051 | Feb 3, 2023 | During a software update performed at a dealership, the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode feature "front wheel lift-off assistant" may have been… | Electrical system | 754 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-752 | Oct 7, 2022 | Clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil | Powertrain | 951 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR
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 Sep 23, 2026Failure Sep 12, 2026Easley, SCEngine
Coolant leaking from the oil/water pump weep hole on the K69 engine (2022 S1000XR, ~8,000 miles). Leak appeared during a typical ride around town. A second 2021 S1000XR (~10,000 miles) on the same ride showed the same leak, and that bike's coolant reservoir was found near empty, indicating ongoing loss. The pump is a combined oil and coolant pump inside the engine sump; the coolant-side shaft seal is failing. Safety concern: coolant loss can cause overheating and power loss at speed, coolant dripping onto the rear tire, and if the seal fails fully, coolant contamination of engine oil. BMW has issued service bulletins on this pump and dealers have replaced many under warranty. Dealer confirmed the weep hole as the source. Vehicle is out of warranty by time (not miles); dealer declined goodwill. Repair requires sump removal and full pump replacement, ~$1700. Buyer beware.
NHTSA complaint 11766511
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 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… - M610323 Nov 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After close inspection it has been found that DYNAMIC PRO riding mode cannot be selected with the MODE button, even though it was enabled in the main menu. It is also not possible to configure the DYNAMIC Pro riding mode. - 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.