AI Damage2017 BMW S 1000 RR: common problems
The maker issued 23 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 23
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 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.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- 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…
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- The engine wiring harness may chafe on the honeycomb structure of the frame
In case of damage to the wiring harness, the wake-up line of the instrument cluster will be damaged.
- 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
- Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
- The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
NHTSA lists 23 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 2017 BMW S 1000 RR?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 23 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 BMW S 1000 RR?
NHTSA lists 23 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 2017 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 2017 models
Read also
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.