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Buying a used 2025 BMW S 1000 RR? Check these 2 recalls first
As a current-generation bike, the record is short. One high-severity recall covers the ignition lock failure that can stall the engine; a medium-severity recall covers BMW motorcycles whose emergency call system was switched off by software. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. NHTSA shows a single owner complaint — an unverified report — with no crashes, fires, or injuries, noted under electrical and unspecified areas. Recall status and software level are the practical things to verify.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm the ignition lock recall was performed and that the engine does not cut out during a test ride.
- Check that the emergency call (eCall) system is active and that the software update addressing it was installed.
- Ask the seller for the dealer service history and run the VIN for any recall still open.
- 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 2025 BMW S 1000 RR
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW S 1000 RR ignition lock failure can stall engine | Electrical System | high |
| BMW motorcycles: emergency call system turned off by software | Communication | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |