2014 BMW S 1000 R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2014 BMW S 1000 R. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
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- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2014 BMW s 1000 r. While driving on the highway at an unknown speed, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound and felt as if it would hesitate. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, but was not operational. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was…
TL* the contact owns a 2014 BMW s 1000 r. While driving on the highway at an unknown speed, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound and felt as if it would hesitate. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, but was not operational. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bell was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the engine's rocker arm in the crankshaft failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
- Structure › Body
Left fairing IS loose - looks as if attachment parts have fallen off. *tr
- Structure › Body
After pulling on to major highway from secondary road, accelerated and at approximately 45 mph, I felt like what I thought was a bird hit my left shin and foot. After a few seconds it still remained. I looked down and the left fairing had came loose from motorcycle. The fairing was then caught by…
After pulling on to major highway from secondary road, accelerated and at approximately 45 mph, I felt like what I thought was a bird hit my left shin and foot. After a few seconds it still remained. I looked down and the left fairing had came loose from motorcycle. The fairing was then caught by the wind and blown down under my foot peg and pinning my foot so it was difficult to move from gear shifter. I pulled off highway. Dismounted motorcycle, manipulated bike fairing back to original position as best I could. Slowly limped bike back to my garage. Upon inspection, found that both sides of fairing had popped loose due to rubber grommets not being attached securely. Radiator cap had kept right side fom blowing loose. I contacted BMW, as of yet, my bike has still not been repaired. there are many other cases of the same incident. BMW has issued a repair, but no official recall. No one has even contacted me concerning my bike from BMW. *tr
- Structure › Body
As I was riding on a highway the left side fairing of the motorcycle ripped off from the wind blast. I got lucky that it was holding on the last very lower screw. that saved me from loosing control of the motorcycle. what if it fell off and went under my rear tire? I don't even want to think…
As I was riding on a highway the left side fairing of the motorcycle ripped off from the wind blast. I got lucky that it was holding on the last very lower screw. that saved me from loosing control of the motorcycle. what if it fell off and went under my rear tire? I don't even want to think about what would've happened. the front part of the fairing IS glued to the radiator frame. There IS no metal frame or screw. it's just plastic to plastic glued. (If you need pictures, I can send them to you to assist you in your investigation) I think that this IS a poor design and it's a potential safety hazard. someone may get hurt or die because of that. I hope you get that problem serious and make BMW do a recall and fix that problem according to all safety standards. thank you in advance. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The 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 how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10245430On 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 grease residue. Forks with this apparent leak have been received and leak testing was performed. NO leaks could be detected.
- 10240498Check rocker arms and replace where needed.
- 10218392Clarified information about the AI revision numbering of affected mirrors.
- 10212536Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at the mirror assembly.
- 10212063Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the fork tube.
- 10205098Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely.
- 10204683K63 S 1000 R motorcycles do not have an option for a factory-installed navigation preparation; navigation preparation is only available as a dealer-installed accessory.
- 10204677BMW Motorrad has ascertained that on account of poor bonding, the front fairing side panels mounting pin can come loose when the vehicle is ridden at high speed.
- 10204675In the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in some cases the clutch switch can trip before the clutch has fully disengaged.
- 10204669BMW Motorrad has ascertained that on account of a manufacturing defect, some inlet valves could break at the valve head resulting in engine damage.
- 10204668Some motorcycles left the assembly line without being fitted with stickers affixed to the cylinder head stating the valve clearances.
- 10201170When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- 10200256Warning 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
- 10194318Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
- 10194316The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
- 10193522BMW 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.
- 10188992After 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 works.
- 10188982Inner trim frame cracked.
- 10188979During 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).
- 10188977Battery connection terminal broken off
- 10188972When 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)
- 10188959Lurching at partial load range and Idle speed is unstable
- 10165274Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10154766Rattling/chattering engine noise from the timing chain.
- 10151429Loss of coolant in the expansion tank. No visible traces of leak. Evaporation in the vent hole of the tank.
- 10151428Rattling/chattering engine noise form the timing gear after approximately 9000 miles. Chain tensioner range of adjustment no longer sufficient.
- 10151297During 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.
- 10150064Oil leaking at the clutch release lever sealing ring in the left housing
- 10149482Lurching at partial load / idle sped
- 10149290DTC not working, DME fault Ox21FB10
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10149203Rattling noises from timing gear.
- 10148017Deleting running-in rpm limit. The "Deactivate nMOT max (engine-speed limiter)" action is not an option in th e"Vehicle tasks"
- 10147913While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
- 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
- 10147848Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
- 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
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