3 recalls covering model years 2020, 2021, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
BMW is recalling certain S 1000R and S 1000XR motorcycles because a dealership software update may have accidentally turned off the 'front wheel lift-off assistant' feature within the Dynamic Pro riding mode, without telling the rider it had been turned off. A rider who doesn't know this safety feature is deactivated may experience unexpected handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling certain S1000RR, M1000RR, S1000XR, and S1000R motorcycles. The bolts that hold the clutch cover in place were not lubricated correctly when the bikes were assembled. Because of this, the bolts can work loose over time. When the clutch cover bolts loosen, the cover itself can become loose as well, and this can allow engine oil to leak out from that part of the motorcycle.
On these BMW motorcycles, the front brake calipers can leak brake fluid while the bike is parked. Over time, this leak can lower the amount of fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. If the fluid level gets too low, it can affect how well the front brakes work.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2020–2022 BMW S 1000 XR. 3 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW S 1000 XR Lift-Off Assistant May Deactivate" (NHTSA campaign 23V051000), reported Feb 3, 2023.
The 2020 BMW S 1000 XR has the most, with 2 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 3 BMW S 1000 XR recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: