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2025 BMW S 1000 RRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 BMW S 1000 RR, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-480 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 97%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

2025 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 →

97%repaired · 2026 Q3

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 25V-480 · Jul 25, 2025 · 33 vehicles · 32 repaired

Risk. In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

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

2025 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.

The motorcycle unexpectedly shut off while accelerating into an intersection. It appears to be caused by a faulty ignition lock that turns the motorcycle off due to vibration while driving, recorded on video
Complaint 11746354 · Jun 25, 2026

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