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2015 BMW S 1000 RR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR — 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.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other S 1000 RR years?

S 1000 RR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted10 complaints2008: 0 complaints2010: 5 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 9 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 1 complaints2020: 10 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 3 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 0 complaints
S 1000 RR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 BMW S 1000 RR problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering360%
Electrical System120%
Transmission120%

Does the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR have recalls?

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

17E052000LightingAugust 21, 2017 · 9,000 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE BIKE TIPS OR VEERS TO THE RIGHT EVERYTIME IT IS RIDDEN. THE PROBLEM IS MORE APPARENT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35MPH AND IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE CROWN OF THE ROAD. EXTRA STEERING EFFORT IS REQUIRED ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS THE BIKE ALWAYS WANTS TO TIP INTO TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 23, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) BMW S1000 RR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER ONE OF THE SEATS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 15, 2015 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER NOT SENDING THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 20, 2015

2015 BMW S 1000 RR — common questions

Is the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.