2015 BMW S1000 RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW S1000 RR
The 2015 BMW S1000 RR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with 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 Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 BMW S1000 RR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 BMW S1000 RR, potentially affecting up to 9,000 vehicles.
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 2015 BMW S1000 RR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW S1000 RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) BMW S1000 RR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER ONE OF THE SEATS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE BATTERY, WHICH EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 17,000.
MOTORCYCLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. FORCE MUST BE APPLIED TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW S1000 RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW S1000 RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW S1000 RR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW S1000 RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC61030086 — TIRES
Replacing a 190E tire with a 200E tire and vise versa causes detrimental effects with the traction control syatem. It is essentail that the correct tire size matches the encoding on the vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 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 — 1 complaint
- 2013 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW S1000 RR (current)
- 2016 BMW S1000 RR — 3 complaints
- 2017 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW S1000 RR — 1 complaint
- 2020 BMW S1000 RR — 3 complaints