2012 BMW S1000 RR

2 recalls, 1 complaints - 35 TSBs

21V060000 Feb 8, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
20,963 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
17E052000 Aug 21, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and... Read more
Consequence
If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
9,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN May 22, 2019
Incident date: May 4, 2019
THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN FAULT OCCURED. IT FAILED TO START FOLLOWING REFUELING. A 'VDS' CODE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. DEALER COULD NOT CONNECT TO THE ECU TO DETERMINE THE FAULT CODES. THE DEALER TESTED ALL THE SENSORS AND WIRING AND NO ISSUE. FINALLY THEY REPLACED THE ECU AND THEY WERE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 BMW S1000 RR

35 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
350000 EQUIPMENT4
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR1
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
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
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.
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
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.
MC64351344 Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lurching at partial load range and Idle speed is unstable
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
MC110220 Jun 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On the S 1000 models, the seal for the coolant circuit of the oil/coolant pump was manufactured from an incorrect material. This could lead to a minor leakage of coolant into the oil circuit. The oil/coolant pump must be replaced.
MC110120 May 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that the engine installed in the affected vehicles may have a burr present in the guide bore for the oil supply of the timing chain. The burr can dislodge over time due to vibrations and oil pressure fluctuation
MC110119 Dec 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
On a limited number of engines for the S 1000 RR (K67), there were two deviations that occurred during the machining work on the crankcase lower section.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC54380454 Feb 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Rattling/chattering engine noise from the timing chain.
MC64171614 Sep 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil leaking at the clutch release lever sealing ring in the left housing
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.
MC63849336 Nov 18, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
SIM010717 Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
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)
MC1100216 Jun 1, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Process to follow it crankshaft markings cannot be identified.
MC62571524_03 Apr 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
MC54380454 Sep 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Rattling / Chattering noise from timing gear. After approximately 9000 mils, the timing chain may wear to the point that the chein tensioners range of adjustment is no longer sufficient to accommodate the change in length.
MC54380454 Sep 1, 2015
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Rattling / Chattering noise from timing gear. After approximately 9000 mils, the timing chain may wear to the point that the chein tensioners range of adjustment is no longer sufficient to accommodate the change in length.
MC2300215-020 Aug 1, 2015
013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in some cases gearbox shift lever (2) can work loose from gearshift shaft (3). As the distance covered by the motorcycle increases in the course of usage (frequency of gearshifts) the play between gearshift
MC5438045403 Aug 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Rattling/chattering engine noise form the timing gear after approximately 9000 miles. Chain tensioner range of adjustment no longer sufficient.
MC50089366 Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
An improper running-in process of inner engine components may lead to accelerated wear and engine damage.
MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC54380454 Oct 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Rattling noises from timing gear.

BMW S1000 RR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW S1000 RR across all model years (2010, 2020).

14 Total Recalls
11 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW S1000 RR - Year by Year

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