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BMW S 1000 RRModel year report

2012 BMW S 1000 RR Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,200miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and electrical system (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,200 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 49 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns a 2012 Bmw s100 rr motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number:12v177000 (engine and engine cooling: engine) and was serviced under the recall. After the repairs, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 2,100.”

NHTSA complaint #10464232, filed 2012-07, 2,100 miles

Fuel system: “Throttle position sensor reading incorrectly which caused fault code in bike which then caused bike to shut off power. Took bike into dealership for repair. Dealer unplugged sensor and reconnected and reset the adaptability values instead of replacing sensor. Road bike approximately 500 miles and problem recurred. At both times this problem occurred there was sudden loss of power to engine which almost caused me to have an accident. Have lost confidence in motorcycle and am afraid to ride it due to unpredictable sudden loss of power. …”

NHTSA complaint #10631228, filed 2014-09, 5,225 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The motorcycle was stationary when fault occured. It failed to start following refueling. A 'vds' code was displayed on the screen. Dealer could not connect to the ecu to determine the fault codes. The dealer tested all the sensors and wiring and no issue. Finally they replaced the ecu and they were able to connect to the ecu. They said the fault is in the ecu and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle has 4600 miles on it. If the ecu faulted while riding, a vds (vehicle drop sensor) code can potentially cause a crash at high speeds, especially when cornering on motorcycles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11209399, filed 2019-05, 4,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,100 and 4,600 miles.

86%0–100%10–2514%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 49 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 49 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW S 1000 RR

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020106504———Not enough data
201557540———Not enough data
201274,2003———Not enough data

All BMW S 1000 RR model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,200 miles and the middle half falls between 2,100 and 4,600 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.