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2021 BMW S 1000 RRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2021 BMW S 1000 RR recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

10%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: ignition

New

Recall 26V-478 · Jul 23, 2026 · 16,736 vehicles · 1,639 repaired

Risk. An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other S 1000 RR year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S 1000 RR median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S 1000 RR owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The coolant started leaking at the weep hole under the oil pan. This is a pretty common issue for many 2020 and 2021 model year. Upon researches, it is caused by bad the O-Ring/Seal of the water/oil pump inside the oil pan that must be replaced. Some models leaked coolant and engine oil at the same…
Complaint 11476514 · Jul 29, 2022

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