2012 BMW S1000 RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BMW S1000 RR
The 2012 BMW S1000 RR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR, potentially affecting up to 29,963 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 →Recall 17E052000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 9,000 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to...
Consequence: If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN FAULT OCCURED. IT FAILED TO START FOLLOWING REFUELING. A 'VDS' CODE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. DEALER COULD NOT CONNECT TO THE ECU TO DETERMINE THE FAULT CODES. THE DEALER TESTED ALL THE SENSORS AND WIRING AND NO ISSUE. FINALLY THEY REPLACED THE ECU AND THEY WERE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE ECU. THEY SAID THE FAULT IS IN THE ECU AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS 4600 MILES ON IT. IF THE ECU FAULTED WHILE RIDING, A VDS (VEHICLE DROP SENSOR) CODE CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH AT HIGH SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CORNERING ON MOTORCYCLES. BMW MOTORCYCLES OF USA FAILED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A FAULTY ECU. THIS VDS CODE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE AS REPORTED BY MANY PEOPLE ON FORUMS.
Safety Rating for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BMW S1000 RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC54380454 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Rattling / Chattering noise from timing gear. After approximately 9000 mils, the timing chain may wear to the point that the chein tensioners range of adjustment is no longer sufficient to accommodate the change in length.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BMW S1000 RR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW S1000 RR
- 2010 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2011 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2012 BMW S1000 RR (current)
- 2013 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW S1000 RR — 3 complaints
- 2016 BMW S1000 RR — 3 complaints
- 2017 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints