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BMW S1000R recalls

DVSA has published 5 safety recalls that name the BMW S1000R since 2022, 5 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 4,549 UK vehicles of this model.

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All BMW S1000R recalls, newest first

  1. F800GS, F900R, GS, GSA, M1000R, R12 G, R12 NINE T, R1300GS, R1300R, RT, S, S1000R, XR · renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    6 Apr 2026 · R/2026/145

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Fix: Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    1 vehicle · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026

  2. M1000RR, M1000XR, S1000 HP4, S1000R, S1000RR, S1000XR · check oil filter replace if necessary

    11 Dec 2024 · R/2024/492

    On affected vehicles the oil filter screw connection may come loose and oil may escape.

    Fix: Vehicles will have the oil filter checked and replaced if affected.

    2,016 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2009 to 17 Oct 2024

  3. S1000R, S1000XR · after a software update the individual settings in the dynamic pro riding mode may have been reset to the factory settings. as a result the wheelie detection may have been deactivated without the user receiving any automatic notification concerning this reset.

    2 Apr 2023 · RM/2023/009

    After a software update the individual settings in the DYNAMIC PRO riding mode may have been reset to the factory settings. As a result the wheelie detection may have been deactivated without the user receiving any automatic notification concerning this reset.

    Fix: Users must check the configuration settings in the DYNAMIC PRO riding mode and adjust them again to the desired level as needed.

    921 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2019 to 20 Dec 2022

  4. S1000R, S1000XR · after a software update the individual settings in the dynamic pro riding mode may have been reset to the factory settings. as a result the wheelie detection may have been deactivated without the user receiving any automatic notification concerning this reset.

    31 Mar 2023 · RM/2023/013

    After a software update the individual settings in the DYNAMIC PRO riding mode may have been reset to the factory settings. As a result the wheelie detection may have been deactivated without the user receiving any automatic notification concerning this reset.

    Fix: Users must check the configuration settings in the DYNAMIC PRO riding mode and adjust them again to the desired level as needed.

    921 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2019 to 20 Dec 2022

  5. M1000RR, S1000R, S1000RR, S1000XR · the clutch cover screws may loosen

    31 Oct 2022 · RM/2022/029

    The clutch cover screws may loosen due to a faulty anti-friction coating on the screw threads.

    Fix: On affected vehicles the screw for attaching the clutch cover will be replaced.

    690 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2020 to 30 Sep 2022

Other BMW models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.