AI Damage2016 BMW S 1000 RR: common problems
Owners of the 2016 BMW S 1000 RR filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 28 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 28
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Engine: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I believe it is safe to say that when the key to a vehicle is turned to the off position, the engine should be turned off with it. However, as shown to the best of my ability within the picture I have provided, my engine is still running and can be revved while the key is not present.
Vehicle will not shift into neutral while vehicle is running. Worked fine when new. This problem started 3-4 months after new. Last time at the dealer (sf bmw motorcycles) was 3/25/17 - the dealer replicated the issue, but does not have a fix. The dealer requested assistance from bmw n.a. Bmw n.a.
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 19,879 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the S 1000 RR has 3 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 2, below average.
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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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…
- During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized…
During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. Because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface…
- Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster
- CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- Tec25 Wishbone Return
- Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
- MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
- MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles
1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
NHTSA lists 28 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 2016 BMW S 1000 RR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 BMW S 1000 RR?
NHTSA lists 28 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 2016 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 2016 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.