2012 BMW S 1000 RR Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 990miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 990 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2012 Bmw s1000rr motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding 55 MPH, the connecting rod punched a hole through the engine block causing oil and antifreeze to leak all over the contact and the road. In addition, the oil leaked on the rear tires causing them to seize and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. The contact merged the vehicle off the highway where it was towed to the dealer. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back as a result of the failure. The manufacturer was notified who stated that they would contact him within the next seven days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459645, filed 2012-05, 800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194318Apr 1, 2021Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
- 10181239Sep 1, 2020The engine wiring harness may chafe on the honeycomb structure of the frame. In case of damage to thewiring harness, the wake-up line of the instrument cluster will be damaged…
- 10176385May 1, 2020BMW Motorrad has ascertained that the engine installed in the affected vehicles may have a burr present in the guide bore for the oil supply of the timing chain. The burr can…
- 10170594Dec 1, 2019On a limited number of engines for the S 1000 RR (K67), there were two deviations that occurred during the machining work on the crankcase lower section.
- 10165274Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10154766Feb 1, 2019Rattling/chattering engine noise from the timing chain.
- 10149482Oct 1, 2018Lurching at partial load / idle sped
- 10150064Sep 1, 2018Oil leaking at the clutch release lever sealing ring in the left housing
- 10147170Sep 1, 2015Rattling / Chattering noise from timing gear. After approximately 9000 mils, the timing chain may wear to the point that the chein tensioners range of adjustment is no longer…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 40% |
| 2012 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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