CarRecallWatchThe 2010 BMW S 1000 RR has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2010 BMW S 1000 RR recalls
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
The fuel pump flange on certain BMW motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy may crack.
Most common 2010 BMW S 1000 RR problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WAS OPERATING COMPLETELY NORMALLY, THEN UPON ENTERING A BUSY STREET FROM A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE DIED SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LEAVING ME STRANDED IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED THE ENGINE, ONLY TO HAVE THE ENGINE DIE AGAIN WHEN I APPLIED THE THROTTLE. I PUSHED MYSELF OUT OF TRAFFIC TO SAFETY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO A DEALER. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE ENGINE
I HAVE RADIAL CRACK ON THE FUEL TANK FLANGE CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAK FUEL ON TO THE MOTOR. I QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY BMW MOTORCYCLES TO THE POINT WHERE A AFTERMARKET COMPANY IS MAKING A CLAMP TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR
CPSC#I1290121A. 2010 BMW S1000RR. CONSUMER STATED HE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH HIS CLUTCH CABLE AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLUTCH CABLE BEGAN TO FRAY. HE STATED THE LEVER DESIGN TO ACCEPT THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS NOT CENTERED WITHIN THE CLUTCH PERCH BLOCK AS THE BMW ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. IT CREATED A SEVERE ANGLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CABLE GRINDING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE PERCH AND HEAT DEVELOPED BY FRICTION ELIMINATED THE CABLE LUBRICATION AND DESTROYED THE CABLE STRANDS ONE AT A TIME AND DESTROYED THE PERCH. THE DEALER DID CONFIRM THAT THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILURE WAS A SYMPTOM OF A POORLY DESIGNED CLUTCH LEVER BY THAT PARTICULAR COMPANY.
2010 BMW S 1000 RR questions
Does the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR: Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 BMW S 1000 RR has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.