2016 BMW S1000 XR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW S1000 XR
The 2016 BMW S1000 XR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR, potentially affecting up to 50,917 vehicles.
Recall 18E016000 — EQUIPMENT
| 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.
View full details →Recall 18E016000 — VISIBILITY
| 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.
View full details →Recall 17V481000 — EQUIPMENT
| 47,775 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS...
Consequence: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW S1000 XR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LAS VEGAS BMW IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW S1000 XR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC340223 — WHEELS
Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover 5000 RPM while still on the side stand, sometimes in conjunction with the side stand fault 0X3A1331. When the engine is revved up while on the side stand, vibrations are sent through the...
MC64171614 — ENGINE
Oil leaking at the clutch release lever sealing ring in the left housing
MC61479140 — SERVICE BRAKES
When the brake system is filled with fluid for the first time in the assembly plant, a float is installed in the fluid reservoir of the handbrake fitting (see Figures 1 and 2). This float is required only for the initial, vacuum-assisted filling of the sy
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW S1000 XR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW S1000 XR
- 2015 BMW S1000 XR — 0 complaints
- 2016 BMW S1000 XR (current)
- 2017 BMW S1000 XR — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW S1000 XR — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW S1000 XR — 0 complaints