2020 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2020 BMW S 1000 RR has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).

4Recalls
10Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2020 BMW S 1000 RR recalls

Ignition Lock Can Fail, Causing Engine Stall or Lost ABS

Recall 26V478Jul 23, 202616,736 vehicles affected

A vibration-related fault can cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail on these BMW S 1000 RR motorcycles.

Front brake calipers can leak fluid, risking crash

Recall 20V476Aug 13, 20209,392 vehicles affected

Front brake calipers on these motorcycles may leak brake fluid while the bike is parked.

Brake Light May Flash Instead of Staying Steady

Recall 20V146Mar 12, 20204,026 vehicles affected

On certain BMW motorcycles, the brake light may flash instead of remaining steady during emergency braking.

Oil Hose Can Detach, Leaking Oil Onto Rear Tire

Recall 19V697Oct 2, 2019416 vehicles affected

The oil cooler hoses on certain motorcycles may not be attached properly to the oil pipes.

Most common 2020 BMW S 1000 RR problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine4
Service Brakes3
Vehicle Speed Control1
Structure1
Wheels1

What owners report

2025-03-18, Engine
The coil packs of the 2020 model have gotten a reputation for going out with no warning. It often happens well driving. In my case, two went bad and I had to limp home. Riding like this can further damage the engine. In some cases this happens to people when they are far away from any place and can end up stranded. A quick Google search of this model in year and coil packs will yield thousands of forum posts stating the problem and questions of why BMW has not done more to fix this. They have since changed the coil pack and the ones they put on that biker no longer available. The replacement sell from BMW for $200 each. If you don't replace all four, then you're just biting time till the nex
2025-01-18, Wheels
Carbon fiber rims developed bubble with minor air leakage...about ~2psi per day. First noticed this deformity around ~Nov 2024 If there is a micro crack developed along the valve stem on a carbon fiber rim, then the wheel forces can cause the crack to grow and sudden loss of pressure, resulting in severe injury. Brought the motorcycle to a BMW dealership. BMW Motorrad says it is out of warranty and not a safety issue. Warning lamps only came on when tire is low on air. Online research indicates that this is/was a problem with 2020 K67 chassis equipped with Carbon Fiber rims
2021-10-07, Service Brakes
After the brake recall, and new brake calipers and pads were installed, I began to notice significant vibrations of the front end during medium braking. During mild to medium braking going down hill, the front end would seem to bounce.
2021-06-11, Engine
Leaking coolant from weep hole after every ride, telltale sign water/oil pump is bad. Yes it’s available. Coolant and oil are very slick. I could fall and die if my rear tire decides to slip under the liquids. Yes the dealer and bmw confirmed it was leaking from the weep hole but placed blame on the aftermarket headers. No the water/oil pump has not been inspected by bmw and dealer. No warning lamps.
2021-05-10, Service Brakes
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING DURING VEHICLE REST PERIODS SINCE OR BEFORE 20TH AUGUST 2020. A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE RESERVOIR HAS BEEN CONSUMED BEFORE NOTICING. THIS IS A KNOWN CONDITION AS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS YET NO FIX HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY STORED AT THE DEALER AWAITING REPAIR.

2020 BMW S 1000 RR questions

Does the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR: Ignition Lock Can Fail, Causing Engine Stall or Lost ABS; Front brake calipers can leak fluid, risking crash; Brake Light May Flash Instead of Staying Steady; Oil Hose Can Detach, Leaking Oil Onto Rear Tire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Service Brakes (3), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.

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