2013 BMW S 1000 RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR
The 2013 BMW S 1000 RR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. 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 Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR, potentially affecting up to 2,385 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE RPMS DECREASED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD UNINTENDED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AFTER RESTARTING, IT RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SIDE STAND BOLT LOOSENED CAUSING THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AS A RESULT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V585000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE UNLESS THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY PUMPED THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC610621 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
MC64351344 — ENGINE
Lurching at partial load / idle sped
MC62260571 — SUSPENSION
While riding with cruise control and hands off the handle bars there is significant pulling of the motorcycle to one side.
MC54149738 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Instrument cluster control unit fault. Fault 938c is stored in the fault code memory of the cluster. This is a spurious fault entry.
SIB-61-002-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW MC: ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ON LEFT SIDE AND MAIN WIRING IS ON RIGHT, ROUTED ALONG FRAME, BETWEEN WIRING HARNESS AND FRAME, OR OTHER COMPONENTS, AND A POSSIBILITY OF CHAFING AT POINTS OF CONTACTS. MODEL S 1000 RR, HP4. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 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 — 8 complaints
- 2013 BMW S 1000 RR (current)
- 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