NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 BMW S 1000 RR has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 BMW S 1000 RR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 BMW S 1000 RR owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW S 1000 RR, describing incidents dated June 24, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11746354 · Filed
The motorcycle unexpectedly shut off while accelerating into an intersection. It appears to be caused by a faulty ignition lock that turns the motorcycle off due to vibration while driving, recorded on video
Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall
NHTSA #26V478000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice
Reported July 23, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 16,736 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 18, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.
Safety consequence
An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Emergency Call (eCall) System Failure
NHTSA #25V480000 · Communication — Auto Crash Notification · NHTSA notice
Reported July 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 33 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 30, 2025 · Vehicles built March 25, 2025 – April 29, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
Safety consequence
In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
Manufacturer remedy
The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Other BMW S 1000 RR model years
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