2012 BMW S 1000 RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
The 2012 BMW S 1000 RR has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR, potentially affecting up to 3,799 vehicles.
Recall 12V585000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 2,385 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Consequence: A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at...
View full details →Recall 12V177000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,414 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S1000RR MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 10, 2012. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR, THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH ENGINE OPERATING SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE DAMAGE, ESCAPING OIL COULD CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S 1000 RR US. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STOPPED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE FUEL TANK. HERWALDT MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 5615 E WESTOVER AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727, (559) 292-2269, WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STARTED SMELLING A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING ONTO THE MOTOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE LEAK ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. EURO CYCLES OF TAMPA BAY (8509 GUNN HWY, ODESSA, FL 33556, (813) 926-9937) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE SAME THING AS THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,200. *LN CONSUMER STATED ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF THE GAS LEAK ON A BMW 2012 S100RR. IT CONTINUOUSLY LEAKS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GAS WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE GAS FLOWS ONTO THE ENGINE AND THEN ONTO THE GROUND. THE LEAK IS AT THE BOTTOM REAR OF THE GAS TANK AT THE FUEL PUMP/QUICK DISCONNECT. ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF THE MOTORCYCLE RUNNING WITH GAS DRIPPING ON THE GROUND AND THE CLOSE-UP SHOWS GAS DRIPPING FROM THE GAS TANK'S FUEL PUMP/QUICK DISCONNECT. *JB
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PROBLEM RECURRED. AT BOTH TIMES THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED THERE WAS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER TO ENGINE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN MOTORCYCLE AND AM AFRAID TO RIDE IT DUE TO UNPREDICTABLE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WHICH BMW IS CALLING BULLETIN #61 002 13 [009] WHICH IS A WIRE IN THE WIRING HARNESS BEING CHAFFED AND GROUNDING OUT THE FRAME ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER WHICH ALSO ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN RIDING MOTORCYCLES FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AND I BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE WITH LESS EXPERIENCE WOULD HAVE CRASHED DUE TO THESE PROBLEMS ON THIS VEHICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE SEE IF SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE AS I HAVE READ ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THIS MOTORCYCLE NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE INTERNET. *TR
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PROBLEM RECURRED. AT BOTH TIMES THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED THERE WAS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER TO ENGINE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN MOTORCYCLE AND AM AFRAID TO RIDE IT DUE TO UNPREDICTABLE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WHICH BMW IS CALLING BULLETIN #61 002 13 [009] WHICH IS A WIRE IN THE WIRING HARNESS BEING CHAFFED AND GROUNDING OUT THE FRAME ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER WHICH ALSO ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN RIDING MOTORCYCLES FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AND I BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE WITH LESS EXPERIENCE WOULD HAVE CRASHED DUE TO THESE PROBLEMS ON THIS VEHICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE SEE IF SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE AS I HAVE READ ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THIS MOTORCYCLE NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE INTERNET. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC54380454 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
After approximately 9000 miles, the timing chain may wear to a point that the chain tensioner's range of adjustment is insufficient to accommodate the change in length. Rattling / chattering noise from the timing gear.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW S 1000 RR
- 2008 BMW S 1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW S 1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2010 BMW S 1000 RR — 5 complaints
- 2011 BMW S 1000 RR — 1 complaint
- 2012 BMW S 1000 RR (current)
- 2013 BMW S 1000 RR — 2 complaints
- 2014 BMW S 1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW S 1000 RR — 2 complaints
- 2016 BMW S 1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2017 BMW S 1000 RR — 0 complaints