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Buying a used 2020 BMW S 1000 RR? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 7 owner complaints on file

Two high-severity recalls define this year: front brake calipers that can leak fluid, and an ignition lock failure that can stall the engine while riding. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. NHTSA lists seven owner complaints — unverified reports — with no crashes, fires, or injuries, clustered in engine (4), service brakes (2), and wheels (1). The brake complaints sit in the same area as the caliper recall, so documented recall completion is the main thing to pin down.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Ask for proof the front brake caliper recall repair was completed, and inspect calipers and lines for fluid seepage.
3. Confirm the ignition lock recall was performed; test-start and ride to see if the engine cuts out.
4. Have the VIN run through BMW Motorrad for any open recall, since complaints also mention engine and wheel issues.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR

What owners have reported to NHTSA

7 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2022
• 2023
• 2025
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