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2022 BMW S 1000 XRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-051 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 66%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR 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

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

2 recalls

2022 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.

66%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 23V-051 · Feb 3, 2023 · 754 vehicles · 497 repaired

Risk. Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2024 Q3

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 22V-752 · Oct 7, 2022 · 951 vehicles · 763 repaired

Risk. An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.

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

2022 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Coolant leaking from the oil/water pump weep hole on the K69 engine (2022 S1000XR, ~8,000 miles). Leak appeared during a typical ride around town. A second 2021 S1000XR (~10,000 miles) on the same ride showed the same leak, and that bike's coolant reservoir was found near empty, indicating ongoing…
Complaint 11766511 · Sep 23, 2026

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