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. Some models leaked coolant and engine oil at the same time but mine just leaked coolant for now. Already scheduled an appointment for a warranty work to have the water/oil pump in the oil pan replaced.
The worst 2021 BMW S 1000 RR problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.
- Risk
- An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning September 14, 2026.
Recall number 26V478000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR 25
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- 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...
- During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized...
- Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover...
- 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
- 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...
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Is the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR, fewer than a typical S 1000 RR model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2021 BMW S 1000 RR have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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