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2021 BMW S 1000 XRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-051 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 BMW S 1000 XR has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 BMW S 1000 XR 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.
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 XR 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 XR median. How we score
'16'17'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S 1000 XR owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Loss of “E” clips for windshield retaining pins, causing excessive shaking of the windshield and disrupting visibility and creating the potential for the windshield to fly back into the rider.
Loss of “E” clips on retaining pins for passenger pegs, retaining pins vibrate out of holes causing loss of passenger pegs while riding. Potentially causing serious road debris and loss of passengers footing could cause accident or serious bodily injuries to self or others Cause is normal riding.…
Own a 2021 S 1000 XR?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.