AI Damage2015 BMW S 1000 RR: common problems
Owners of the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 60% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Steering: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 the battery, which exploded without warning.
Motorcycle pulls to the right. Force must be applied to maintain a straight line.
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 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.
Since new this s1000rr motorcycle has been constantly pulling or veering to the right and bmw refuses to address or even recognize the defect, much less rectify it.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the S 1000 RR has 3 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (20%), stalls while driving (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 BMW S 1000 RR?
NHTSA lists 0 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 2015 BMW S 1000 RR 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 2015 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 2026-11-05.