2017 BMW S 1000 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
The 2017 BMW S 1000 R has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R, potentially affecting up to 21 vehicles.
Recall 16V948000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW S 1000 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW S 1000 R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC65238240 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During 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).
MC57540635 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Deleting running-in rpm limit. The "Deactivate nMOT max (engine-speed limiter)" action is not an option in th e"Vehicle tasks"
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 4 complaints
- 2017 BMW S 1000 R (current)
- 2019 BMW S 1000 R — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW S 1000 R — 0 complaints
- 2021 BMW S 1000 R — 0 complaints
- 2022 BMW S 1000 R — 0 complaints