BMW S 1000 R years to avoid
No model year of the BMW S 1000 R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW S 1000 R years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW S 1000 R complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW S 1000 R problems
All model years combined.
- Body4
- Transmission2
- Engine2
- Fuel system1
- Electrical1
- Acceleration1
BMW S 1000 R problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 4 | Body | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the BMW S 1000 R
What years of the BMW S 1000 R should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW S 1000 R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW S 1000 R?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW S 1000 R?
Body, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and engine (2).
How many recalls does the BMW S 1000 R have?
6 recalls between 2014 and 2017. The 2023 model year has the most, with 2.
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