2018 BMW S1000 R Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2018 BMW S1000 R

The 2018 BMW S1000 R has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2018 BMW S1000 R

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 BMW S1000 R, potentially affecting up to 3,142 vehicles.

Recall 18E016000 — EQUIPMENT

May 9, 2018 | 1,571 vehicles affected

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles,...

Consequence: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall 18E016000 — VISIBILITY

May 9, 2018 | 1,571 vehicles affected

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles,...

Consequence: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 BMW S1000 R

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW S1000 R.

Safety Rating for the 2018 BMW S1000 R

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BMW S1000 R in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BMW S1000 R

BMW of North America, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BMW S1000 R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

B840416 — EQUIPMENT

January 1, 2020

SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B84 04 16 dated September 2016. One or all the following may be experienced in the vehicle: An SOS malfunction is seen in the Kombi (aka instrument cluster) When pressing the E-Call/SOS button in the overhead console nothing happens...

B340218 — ENGINE

March 1, 2018

DSC FAULT D34487 SETTING MIL: The Check Engine Light is illuminated with no OBD relevant faults stored.

B620218 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

March 1, 2018

VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as "Due" (yellow).

MC5985426004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

August 1, 2015

Loss of coolant in the expansion tank. No visible traces of leak. Evaporation in the vent hole of the tank.

MC58340731 — EQUIPMENT

October 1, 2014

DTC not working, DME fault Ox21FB10

MC58340731 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

May 1, 2014

DTC not working, DME fault 0x21FB10 - longitudinal acceleration sensor.

MC58340731 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL