2014 BMW S 1000 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BMW S 1000 R
The 2014 BMW S 1000 R has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R, potentially affecting up to 20,963 vehicles.
Recall 21V060000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 20,963 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
LEFT FAIRING IS LOOSE - LOOKS AS IF ATTACHMENT PARTS HAVE FALLEN OFF. *TR
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 BMW S 1000 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC620521 — LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
K63 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.
MC110314 — ENGINE
Some motorcycles left the assembly line without being fitted with stickers affixed to the cylinder head stating the valve clearances.
MC110414 — ENGINE
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that on account of a manufacturing defect, some inlet valves could break at the valve head resulting in engine damage.
MC320114 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM- CLUTCH,NEUTRAL,SIDESTAND
In the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in some cases the clutch switch can trip before the clutch has fully disengaged.
SIB-46-001-14 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW MC: FRONT FAIRING SIDE PANELS MOUNTING PIN COMES LOOSE DUE TO POOR BONDING, WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN AT HIGH SPEED, CAUSING FAIRING SIDE PANELS TO BE PUSHED OUT BY SLIPSTREAM. MODEL S 1000 R. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BMW S 1000 R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW S 1000 R
- 2014 BMW S 1000 R (current)
- 2017 BMW S 1000 R — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW S 1000 R — 0 complaints