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BMW S 1000 RRModel year report

2020 BMW S 1000 RR Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
650miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and body and structure (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 650 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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: “Oil leaking from lower engine to connecting oil cooler line. Oil seems like coming from drain plug. More noticeable after motorcycle operation, potentially be leaking while riding.”

NHTSA complaint #11329374, filed 2020-06, 50 miles

Brakes: “Both of my front calipers leak brake fluid, enough to leave puddles on the ground. This was noticed after the bike had been parked for about two weeks. As of this note the bike is still at the dealership with an unknown eta on parts. I have spoken with Bmw north america and their representative indicated that Bmw is unaware of this issue, however, I can find several people online who are experiencing the same problem. Having the front brakes fail on this motorcycle would be catastrophic.”

NHTSA complaint #11317290, filed 2020-03, 650 miles

Body and structure: “While riding my 2020 s1000rr on i495, the front fender bolts had become dislodged, allowing the fender to flop around, fortunately one screw of the 4 was still barely fastened, I didn't lose the entire fender, it ended up lodged in my wheel, and thankfully I was able to safely get off the highway, and investigate the situations, I removed screws from insignificant portions of my bike to affix the fender on the only two remaining mounts as one of the 4 was damaged from the incident..”

NHTSA complaint #11290663, filed 2019-12, 5,304 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The motorcycle will not accelerate for up to 2 seconds while opening the throttle in 2nd and 3rd gears, with a lag of up to 1 second in other gears. This creates situations where you are unable to control your throttle or acceleration.”

NHTSA complaint #11230866, filed 2019-07, 800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 800 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 650 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201920203202132025
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 2020 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. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 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 2020 BMW S 1000 RR have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 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 2020 BMW S 1000 RR reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 650 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 800 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 30, 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.