NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 BMW S 1000 RR has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 BMW S 1000 RR. 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 2017 BMW S 1000 RR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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 October 21, 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.
Motorcycle Rear Suspension Bolt may Loosen
NHTSA #16V948000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported December 30, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 21 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 17, 2017 · Vehicles built June 8, 2016 – November 16, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016. One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.
Safety consequence
If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts and tighten them to the proper specifications, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 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.
Other BMW S 1000 RR model years
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