The worst 2019 BMW S 1000 R problems
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V146000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 BMW S 1000 R 32
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- On the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping...
- Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover...
- Check rocker arms and replace where needed.
- At continuous rotational speeds exceeding 10,000 rpm, the spring inside the timing chain tensioner may break
- Clarified information about the AI revision numbering of affected mirrors.
- Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the...
- Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at...
- Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely.
- K63 S 1000 R motorcycles do not have an option for a factory-installed navigation preparation; navigation...
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Questions about the 2019 BMW S 1000 R
Is the 2019 BMW S 1000 R reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 BMW S 1000 R.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 BMW S 1000 R?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW S 1000 R have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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