2017 BMW S 1000 R
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 40 TSBs
16V948000 Dec 30, 2016
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the ... Read more
Consequence
If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 BMW S 1000 R
40 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ho
MC310123
Nov 2, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
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 grea
MC340223
Sep 7, 2023
200000 WHEELS
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 wh
SIB-111421
Jun 5, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
MC460122
Apr 6, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the fork tube.
MC460122
Apr 6, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the fork tube.
MC510222
Feb 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at the mirror assembly.
MC510222
Feb 4, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at the mirror assembly.
MC111421
Nov 17, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely.
MC111421
Nov 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely.
MC620521
Sep 22, 2021
270100 LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
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.
MC620521
Sep 22, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC110821
Jun 4, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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
MC110821
Jun 4, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
MC610621
Apr 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
MC310421
Apr 1, 2021
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
MC65505991
Feb 1, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 work
MC65334783
Feb 1, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Inner trim frame cracked.
MC65238240
Feb 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery connection terminal broken off
MC65011886
Feb 1, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lurching at partial load range and Idle speed is unstable
MC64351344
Oct 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Lurching at partial load / idle sped
MC54380454
Feb 2, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
B3106170621
Jun 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
SISIB011317
Jun 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
SIM010917
Jun 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
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)
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC62260571
Dec 1, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
MC62260571
Dec 1, 2015
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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.
MC62133778
Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
MC2300315024
Sep 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
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.
MC3200114
Feb 1, 2015
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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
MC3200114
Feb 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
MC57540635
Mar 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Deleting running-in rpm limit. The "Deactivate nMOT max (engine-speed limiter)" action is not an option in th e"Vehicle tasks"
BMW S 1000 R - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW S 1000 R across all model years (2014, 2025).
7
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths