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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
16,000 miles · May 31, 2016
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE RPMS DECREASED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD UNINTENDED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AFTER RESTARTING, IT RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SIDE STAND BOLT LOOSENED CAUSING TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE RPMS DECREASED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD UNINTENDED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AFTER RESTARTING, IT RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SIDE STAND BOLT LOOSENED CAUSING THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AS A RESULT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V585000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
NHTSA ODI #10871562
4,000 miles · Feb 27, 2014
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE UNLESS THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY PUMPED THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE UNLESS THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY PUMPED THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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