repaired · 2026 Q3
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.
2023 BMW S 1000 RRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-123 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2023 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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In owners' words
What S 1000 RR owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In a sunny Sunday, S1000RR BlackStorm, 3207 miles. Riding I stop a in a awesome spot for pictures but when I turn off the key, the starter activates, I turned on the key and bike turned on automatically, I press the kill switch, the starter activates again. I press the starter and bike turn on. I…
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