BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
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1 safety recall. 2 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE RPMS DECREASED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD UNINTENDED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AFTER RESTARTING, IT RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE UNLESS THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY PUMPED THE PEDAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 BMW S 1000 RR is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 2 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.