2020 BMW S1000 R

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 17 TSBs

20V146000 Mar 12, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emer... Read more
Consequence
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
4,026 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 BMW S1000 R

17 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
100000 POWER TRAIN1
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
140000 AIR BAGS1
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
SIB-111421 Jun 5, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
SIB510222 Jun 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Clarified information about the AI revision numbering of affected mirrors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MC000621 Jun 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n
MC000621 Jun 23, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n
MC000621 Jun 23, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n
MC000621 Jun 23, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and n
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
MC310421 Apr 1, 2021
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
MC64351344 Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lurching at partial load range and Idle speed is unstable
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.

BMW S1000 R - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW S1000 R across all model years (2014, 2020).

10 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW S1000 R - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2020 (current) 1 0
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2016 2 0 View
2015 2 4 View
2014 2 0 View

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