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BMW S1000RR recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the BMW S1000RR since 2012, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 6,435 UK vehicles of this model.

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All BMW S1000RR recalls, newest first

  1. S1000RR · ignition lock may fail

    1 Sep 2026 · R/2026/310

    In affected machines a component of the ignition steering-lock assembly may in isolated cases develop vibration induced wear which can lead to loss of electrical contact and consequently to loss of ignition. If ignition is interrupted the engine will stop and all electrical functions (lighting instrument cluster assistance systems) will no longer be available.

    Fix: Update software and check function of ignition lock

    4,122 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2019 to 10 Jul 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.

    53 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2009 to 17 Oct 2024

  3. M1000RR, S1000RR · a dimensionally incorrect fulcrum pin of that handbrake lever can cause a reduced blowby clearance.

    31 Mar 2023 · RM/2023/012

    A dimensionally incorrect fulcrum pin of that handbrake lever can cause a reduced blowby clearance.

    Fix: The fulcrum pin of the milled handbrake lever will be replaced against a dimensionally correct fulcrum pin.

    158 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2022 to 9 Feb 2023

  4. 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

  5. S1000RR · cracks may appear where the oil hose of the oil cooler connects with the oil pipe

    20 Oct 2019 · RM/2019/023

    Oil cooler may crack and leak.

    Fix: On affected bikes the oil cooler will be replaced.

    190 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2018 to 27 Aug 2019

  6. S1000RR · side stand may fail

    31 Jan 2013 · RM/2013/002

    The threaded fasteners connecting the side stand to the frame may come loose and allow the side stand to detach/collapse.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the original threaded fasteners with ones that are longer and have Pre-coating applied to all the thread.

    752 vehicles

  7. S1000RR · engine may seize

    11 Jun 2012 · RM/2012/009

    Under high engine speeds it is possible that the conrod big end bolts may work loose which can cause the engine to seize. The anti-hopping clutch will prevent the rear wheel from locking but a safety critical riding situation may occur if oil escapes.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to install new conrod bolts that have thread locking compound applied.

    470 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2011 to 10 Apr 2012

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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.