NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 BMW S 1000 RR has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "S1000 RR".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 BMW S 1000 RR owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR, describing incidents dated February 13, 2014 to May 24, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10871562 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE RPMS DECREASED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD UNINTENDED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AFTER RESTARTING, IT RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SIDE…
ODI #10566307 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE UNLESS THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY PUMPED THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE…
Fuel Pump Flange May Leak
NHTSA #21V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 20,963 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 17, 2021
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Accessory Turn Signals Non-Compliant/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17E052000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 9,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 0.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 25, 2017
Defect description
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Side-Stand Loosening
NHTSA #12V585000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,385 vehicles
Owners notified January 29, 2013
Defect description
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Safety consequence
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW S 1000 RR model years
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