2019 BMW S 1000 R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2019 BMW S 1000 R — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other S 1000 R years?

S 1000 R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2019 BMW S 1000 R have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V146000LightingMarch 12, 2020 · 4,026 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2019 BMW S 1000 R — common questions

Is the 2019 BMW S 1000 R reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 BMW S 1000 R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 BMW S 1000 R. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2019 compare to other S 1000 R years?

Does the 2019 BMW S 1000 R have recalls?

2019 BMW S 1000 R — common questions

Is the 2019 BMW S 1000 R reliable?

Does the 2019 BMW S 1000 R have recalls?

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