AI Damage2021 BMW S 1000 RR: common problems
Owners of the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and engine. The maker issued 25 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 25
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 100% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 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.
The coolant started leaking at the weep hole under the oil pan. This is a pretty common issue for many 2020 and 2021 model year. Upon researches, it is caused by bad the O-Ring/Seal of the water/oil pump inside the oil pan that must be replaced.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the S 1000 RR has 3 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 1, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- 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
- At continuous rotational speeds exceeding 10,000 rpm, the spring inside the timing chain tensioner may break
The broken pieces can migrate into the oil sump and may then reach the camshaft bearings, resulting in damage to the valve gear.
- BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER
- The defect code has been updated
- Installation of the accessory oil cooler guard from the BMW Motorrad Special Accessories Catalog may…
Installation of the accessory oil cooler guard from the BMW Motorrad Special Accessories Catalog may result in chafe marks on the cooler.
- 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.
NHTSA lists 25 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 RR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, engine. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR?
NHTSA lists 25 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 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 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 2026-11-05.