2016 BMW S 1000 RR

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 42 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.
21 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 BMW S 1000 RR

42 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
350000 EQUIPMENT6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)3
020000 SUSPENSION3
160000 STRUCTURE2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
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
MC110322 Sep 14, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 res
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
MC160323 Aug 14, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
SIB-111421 Jun 5, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
MC000521 Sep 20, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 communic
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.
MC610220 Jun 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
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
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
MC610621 Apr 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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,
MC63250780 Mar 13, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Occassionally the bank angle display is no longer visible in the instrument cluster after enging start.
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).
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
MC65086508 Feb 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery connection terminal broken off
MC610220 Sep 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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 "Ignitio
MC610220 Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 "Ignitio
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.
MC63876474 Dec 4, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.
MC2300117 May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
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.
TEC24 Apr 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
TEC26 Apr 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
TEC25 Mar 21, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tec25 Wishbone Return
SIM010603 Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
SIM110115 Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
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.
MC62336252 Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side trim panel loose.
MC62336252 Dec 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Side trim panel loose.
MC54149738 Oct 1, 2015
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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
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
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
MC5380425301 Mar 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
New vehicles are being delivered to the dealer with different side stands.
MC6100213 Mar 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.

BMW S 1000 RR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW S 1000 RR across all model years (2010, 2026).

21 Total Recalls
38 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW S 1000 RR - Year by Year

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2016 (current) 1 0
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