2010 BMW S 1000 RR
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR. Newest first.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. 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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks…
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 either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Owner complaints
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- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Power train
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…
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 started and the bike operated normally for a few minutes before it resumed the sudden loss of engine power. The dealership tried to find out what was causing the problems but was unable to determine the cause. After 4 months BMW motorad finally advised the dealer to replace the throttle bodies, which IS apparently a well-known remedy to a well know factory defect that effects the subject motorcycle. I have concerns that BMW has prior knowledge of similar malfunctions for this vehicle that are related to defective oem parts. I believe that BMW may have produced and sold other s1000rr's that may have defective oem parts or otherwise known safety issues that can cause effected bikes to top suddenly, without warning, with potentially lethal consequences. It seems that BMW has failed to alert owners of this problem, despite having numerous case histories and warranty claims of a similar basis. BMW should act responsibly and advice owners of theses know defects, so they can avoid riding the subject bikes until the bikes are checked out and rendered safe.
- Fuel/propulsion system
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
- Power train › Clutch assembly
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…
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.
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.
- 10242927During 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 result in increased wear of the rocker arms and camshaft over time.
- 10242536Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
- 10240498Check rocker arms and replace where needed.
- 10204667One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- 10201170When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- 10200263The 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.
- 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,
- 10193517Occassionally the bank angle display is no longer visible in the instrument cluster after enging start.
- 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
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10181239The 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 "Ignition ON?.
- 10177639On 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.
- 10176385BMW 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 fluctuations (incl. temperature influences). This can cause a narrowing or restriction of an oil duct or oil spray nozzle. A lack of lubrication (e.g. the timing chain) or insufficient cooling (e.g. the piston) can be the result.
- 10170594On 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.
- 10165274Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10154766Rattling/chattering engine noise from the timing chain.
- 10151428Rattling/chattering engine noise form the timing gear after approximately 9000 miles. Chain tensioner range of adjustment no longer sufficient.
- 10151425BMW 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 shaft and gearbox shift lever can increase to the extent that the gearbox shift lever works loose.
- 10151391Process to follow it crankshaft markings cannot be identified.
- 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.
- 10150156BMW Motorrad has ascertained that chafing of the wiring harness can occur on S 1000 RR and HP4 models. The fault symptoms differ, depending on which part of the wiring is damaged.
- 10150152New vehicles are being delivered to the dealer with different side stands.
- 10150064Oil leaking at the clutch release lever sealing ring in the left housing
- 10149482Lurching at partial load / idle sped
- 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10149203Rattling noises from timing gear.
- 10147913While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
- 10147849Side trim panel loose.
- 10147802Instrument cluster control unit fault. Fault 938c is stored in the fault code memory of the cluster. This is a spurious fault entry.
- 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
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