2020 BMW S 1000 RR Technical Service Bulletins

31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11015547Mar 5, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. Because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased wear of the rocker arms and camshaft over time.
• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
• 10245430Nov 2, 2023Suspension. On the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping fork. Vehicles with caps 31 42 1 754 557 and 31 42 1 757 701 can show this residue. These are not leaks at the cap, but assembly grease residue. Forks with this apparent leak have been received and leak testing was performed. NO leaks could be detected.
• 10242927Sep 14, 2023Engine cooling. During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. Because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased wear of the rocker arms and camshaft over time.
• 10242928Sep 7, 2023Wheels. Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover 5000 RPM while still on the side stand, sometimes in conjunction with the side stand fault 0X3A1331. When the engine is revved up while on the side stand, vibrations are sent through the entire motorcycle.This vibration intensity varies from bike to bike.
• 10242536Aug 14, 2023Electrical system. Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
• 10240498Jun 5, 2023Suspension. Check rocker arms and replace where needed.
• 10224220Aug 5, 2022Equipment. At continuous rotational speeds exceeding 10,000 rpm, the spring inside the timing chain tensioner may break. The broken pieces can migrate into the oil sump and may then reach the camshaft bearings, resulting in damage to the valve gear.
• 10214997May 13, 2022Electrical system. Battery empty despite charger.
• 10214273Apr 13, 2022Electrical system. The defect code has been updated
• 10212535Feb 9, 2022Engine cooling. Installation of the accessory oil cooler guard from the BMW Motorrad Special Accessories Catalog may result in chafe marks on the cooler.
• 10204667Sep 20, 2021Electrical system. One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
• 10201170Jul 13, 2021Electrical system. When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
• 10200254Jun 23, 2021Equipment, Engine. BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the first scheduled ?break in? service are eligible.
• 10200263Jun 14, 2021Electrical system. The engine wiring harness may chafe on the honeycomb structure of the frame. In case of damage to the wiring harness, the wake-up line of the instrument cluster will be damaged.
• 10200256Jun 4, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera), Air bags. Warning light and fault message in the TFT with faults stored for the rear oxygen sensor (after the catalytic converter). The failure usually occurs shortly after the vehicle handover or the running-in check
• 10194318Apr 1, 2021Engine, Electrical system. Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
• 10194316Apr 1, 2021Body and structure. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
• 10193517Mar 13, 2021Electrical system. Occassionally the bank angle display is no longer visible in the instrument cluster after enging start.
• 10188992Feb 1, 2021Electrical system. After replacement of the ABS control unit, the malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and the DME stores the following fault memory: 0x0027ED DME: No CAN message In addition, the changeover riding mode no longer works.
• 10188982Feb 1, 2021Body and structure. Inner trim frame cracked.
• 10188979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. During a cold start or while idling in neutral after a brief standstill, the engine runs at higher revolutions, sounds irregular and as if there are misfires (i.e. as if it were only running on 3 cylinders).
• 10188977Feb 1, 2021Electrical system. Battery connection terminal broken off
• 10188972Feb 1, 2021Exterior lighting. When the bike is propped on side stand and is revved up to > 5,000 rpm in neutral gear, the malfunction indicator lamp lights up. (see attached video for an example of this)
• 10188959Feb 1, 2021Equipment. Lurching at partial load range and Idle speed is unstable
• 10181239Sep 1, 2020Electrical system, Engine. The 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. The instrument cluster will nolonger be activated with "Ignition ON?.
• 10177639Jun 1, 2020Engine cooling. On the S 1000 models, the seal for the coolant circuit of the oil/coolant pump was manufactured from an incorrect material. This could lead to a minor leakage of coolant into the oil circuit. The oil/coolant pump must be replaced.
• 10176385May 1, 2020Engine. BMW 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 dislodge over time due to vibrations and oil pressure fluctuations (incl. temperature influences). This can cause a narrowing or restriction of an oil duct or oil spray nozzle. A lack of lubrication (e.g. the timing chain) or insufficient…
• 10170594Dec 1, 2019Engine. On 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, 2019Equipment, Engine. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10165251Aug 1, 2019Engine, Equipment. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.

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