BMW S 1000 XR years to avoid

Across 2015–2023, no single S 1000 XR year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2021 drew the most complaints; 2023 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

2015–2023

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW S 1000 XR NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2023	0	2
2022	0	2
2021	2	1
2020	2	2
2018	0	1
2017	0	2
2016	1	2
2015	0	1

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S 1000 XR years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the S 1000 XR has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 consumer complaints on file.

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