2017 BMW S 1000 R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2017 BMW S 1000 R. Newest first.
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 North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Riding 2017 BMW motorcycle with 1140 miles at 55 mph on highway and bike simply faulted out to idle rpm and neutral gear. no throttle control, no gear control. luckily got bike off highway and had it towed to dealership (adventure BMW in chesapeake, va). they cleared fault and could not duplicate. dangerous!! what if I were in a tunnel? I hope this IS not a systemic issue.
- Electrical system · Power train
While under brisk or heavy acceleration, the check engine light illuminates and the engine loses power, and the throttle becomes totally unresponsive. It can happen anywhere. The bike has to be completely shut off, and once restarted IS runs fine. this was very dangerous as I was on a freeway…
While under brisk or heavy acceleration, the check engine light illuminates and the engine loses power, and the throttle becomes totally unresponsive. It can happen anywhere. The bike has to be completely shut off, and once restarted IS runs fine. this was very dangerous as I was on a freeway under construction and there was no shoulder for me to pull off onto. I could have easily been struck by a vehicle at highway speeds. This has happened 3 times in a month.
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.
- 10242928Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover 5000 RPM while still on the side stand, sometimes in conjunction with the side stand fault 0X3A1331. When the engine is revved up while on the side stand, vibrations are sent through the entire motorcycle.This vibration intensity varies from bike to bike. This vibration can cause particular movement between the wheel speed sensor and the sensor ringsdepending on the position of the sensor to the ring. The movement is picked up as rotation speed and iscalled ghost speed. This ghost speed follows the increase in RPMs. 5000 RPM = approx. 12 MPH 10000 RPM = approx. 31 MPH
- 10240498Check rocker arms and replace where needed.
- 10218392Clarified information about the AI revision numbering of affected mirrors.
- 10215031Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
- 10215025Shipping 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) to Lighting resources, LLC
- 10214944Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
- 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.
- 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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