NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 BMW S 1000 XR Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 BMW S 1000 XR has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 BMW S 1000 XR owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR, describing incidents dated March 31, 2022 to April 10, 2022.

Most-cited components

Structure 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11460419 · Filed April 11, 2022
Loss of “E” clips for windshield retaining pins, causing excessive shaking of the windshield and disrupting visibility and creating the potential for the windshield to fly back into the rider.
ODI #11460416 · Filed April 11, 2022
Loss of “E” clips on retaining pins for passenger pegs, retaining pins vibrate out of holes causing loss of passenger pegs while riding. Potentially causing serious road debris and loss of passengers footing could cause accident or serious bodily injuries to self or others Cause is normal riding…

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Riding Mode Feature Inadvertently Deactivated

NHTSA #23V051000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported February 3, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 754 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 4, 2023

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode feature "front wheel lift-off assistant" may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.

Safety consequence

Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR.

Structure

ODI #11460419

Incident: April 10, 2022 · Filed: April 11, 2022

Loss of “E” clips for windshield retaining pins, causing excessive shaking of the windshield and disrupting visibility and creating the potential for the windshield to fly back into the rider.

Structure

ODI #11460416

Incident: March 31, 2022 · Filed: April 11, 2022

Loss of “E” clips on retaining pins for passenger pegs, retaining pins vibrate out of holes causing loss of passenger pegs while riding. Potentially causing serious road debris and loss of passengers footing could cause accident or serious bodily injuries to self or others Cause is normal riding. Dealer acknowledged problem as a common issue and replaced “E” clips but have no actual solution. Problem has only been seen by dealer

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