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BMW Motorcycle Clutch Cover Bolts May Loosen

NHTSA campaign 22V752000 · Reported Oct 7, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC

critical How serious is it? About this label

An oil leak at the clutch cover raises the chance of a crash or of a fire starting on the motorcycle. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V752000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 7, 2022
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Power Train:clutch Assembly
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

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.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your motorcycle is included.
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the free repair; you can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Dealers will replace all 10 clutch cover bolts at no cost to you.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V752000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 BMW S 1000 RR
2022 BMW S 1000 XR

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Power Train Recalls Involve Transmission and Motorcycle Drive Failures · all 13 BMW recalls in this area

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Jul 25, 2025BMW R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR eCall Disabledmedium
Feb 24, 2023BMW S 1000 RR Motorcycle Hand Brake Lever Defecthigh
Aug 13, 2020BMW Motorcycle Front Brake Fluid Leakhigh

Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R motorcycles. The clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil.
Safety risk: An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all 10 clutch cover bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.