AI Damage2021 BMW S 1000 R: common problems
The maker issued 20 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 20
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
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…
- On the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping…
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…
- Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover…
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…
- CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED
- Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at…
- Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the…
- Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely
- K63 S 1000 R motorcycles do not have an option for a factory-installed navigation preparation; navigation…
K63 S 1000 R motorcycles do not have an option for a factory-installed navigation preparation; navigation preparation is only available as a dealer-installed accessory.
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle…
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- Warning light and fault message in the TFT with faults stored for the rear oxygen sensor (after the…
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
- BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective…
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…
- Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
NHTSA lists 20 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 BMW S 1000 R?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 20 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 BMW S 1000 R?
NHTSA lists 20 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 BMW S 1000 R from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.