Electrical system: ignition
NewRisk. An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW S 1000 RR, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-752 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2026. Updated daily.
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.
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.
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
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.