2016 BMW S1000 RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW S1000 RR
The 2016 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. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW S1000 RR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 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 2016 BMW S1000 RR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW S1000 RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I BELIEVE IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT WHEN THE KEY TO A VEHICLE IS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE ENGINE SHOULD BE TURNED OFF WITH IT. HOWEVER, AS SHOWN TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY WITHIN THE PICTURE I HAVE PROVIDED, MY ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING AND CAN BE REVVED WHILE THE KEY IS NOT PRESENT. MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS IS A FULLY STREET LEGAL BIKE THAT HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED FOR TRACK/PROFESSIONAL USE. THE DANGER OF THIS LIES WITHIN THE FACT THAT NOT ALL RIDERS PUT THEIR MOTORCYCLE INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE RELEASING THE CLUTCH LEVER AND TURNING OFF THE BIKE NOR ARE THEY REQUIRED; WHICH MEANS THEY COULD UNKNOWINGLY PROPEL THE BIKE FROM UNDERNEATH THEM HURTING NOT ONLY THEMSELVES, BUT BYSTANDERS AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE. BMW MOTORCYCLES HAS AN EXCELLENT WARRANTY THAT WOULD NORMALLY COVER THIS ISSUE, ONLY IF THE OWNER EXPERIENCED IT WITHIN THE DESIGNATED TIME FRAME. WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER THOUSANDS OF MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE THAT COULD EASILY EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE? IT IS NOT POPULAR, BUT A KNOWN ISSUE WITHIN THE S1000RR COMMUNITY.
I BELIEVE IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT WHEN THE KEY TO A VEHICLE IS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE ENGINE SHOULD BE TURNED OFF WITH IT. HOWEVER, AS SHOWN TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY WITHIN THE PICTURE I HAVE PROVIDED, MY ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING AND CAN BE REVVED WHILE THE KEY IS NOT PRESENT. MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS IS A FULLY STREET LEGAL BIKE THAT HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED FOR TRACK/PROFESSIONAL USE. THE DANGER OF THIS LIES WITHIN THE FACT THAT NOT ALL RIDERS PUT THEIR MOTORCYCLE INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE RELEASING THE CLUTCH LEVER AND TURNING OFF THE BIKE NOR ARE THEY REQUIRED; WHICH MEANS THEY COULD UNKNOWINGLY PROPEL THE BIKE FROM UNDERNEATH THEM HURTING NOT ONLY THEMSELVES, BUT BYSTANDERS AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE. BMW MOTORCYCLES HAS AN EXCELLENT WARRANTY THAT WOULD NORMALLY COVER THIS ISSUE, ONLY IF THE OWNER EXPERIENCED IT WITHIN THE DESIGNATED TIME FRAME. WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER THOUSANDS OF MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE THAT COULD EASILY EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE? IT IS NOT POPULAR, BUT A KNOWN ISSUE WITHIN THE S1000RR COMMUNITY.
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. WORKED FINE WHEN NEW. THIS PROBLEM STARTED 3-4 MONTHS AFTER NEW. LAST TIME AT THE DEALER (SF BMW MOTORCYCLES) WAS 3/25/17 - THE DEALER REPLICATED THE ISSUE, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. THE DEALER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM BMW N.A. BMW N.A. STATES "THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND HAVE REPLICATED IT ON OTHER BIKES", "NOT A DEFECT, BUT A FEATURE OF THE BIKE". BMW N.A. WILL NOT PAY TO HAVE THE BIKE SERVICED OR FIXED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! NOT ONLY THIS MOTORCYCLE, BUT OTHERS WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION HAVE THIS ISSUE AS WELL.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW S1000 RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW S1000 RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW S1000 RR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW S1000 RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC110322 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. Because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased wear of the rocker arms and camshaft...
MC63250780 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Occassionally the bank angle display is no longer visible in the instrument cluster after enging start.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW S1000 RR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW S1000 RR
- 2011 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2012 BMW S1000 RR — 1 complaint
- 2013 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW S1000 RR — 3 complaints
- 2016 BMW S1000 RR (current)
- 2017 BMW S1000 RR — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW S1000 RR — 1 complaint
- 2020 BMW S1000 RR — 3 complaints