In a sunny Sunday , S1000RR BlackStorm, 3207 miles. Riding I stop a in a awesome spot for pictures but when I turn off the key, the starter activates, I turned on the key and bike turned on automatically, I press the kill switch , the starter activates again. I press the starter and bike turn on. I continue to home 26 km from the place of situation. When I arraigo home I turned off the switch and bike turned off. Now bike won’t start. Full of gas, Battery full, fuse of 40 starter healthy, when I press the starter red button, I hear a click near the left side , near starter, but won’t start. No messages in the panel. The safety issue is that pressing the kill switch, moto remains starting activate, I was so scared, since in any gas spill pressing the kill switch to turn off it starter activate is a very dangerous situation. :(
The worst 2023 BMW S 1000 RR problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
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
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 23V123000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster Switch Cam
- Inspection and Return
- Due to a software error, the smart phone with connected app is paired to the motorcycle, but the app does...
- Carbon rim is leaking in the valve stem area
- Coolant residue found on the oil sump
- 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...
- BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to...
- During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized...
- Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
What 2023 BMW S 1000 RR owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2023 BMW S 1000 RR. The contact stated that on four separate occasions while riding approximately 80 MPH, the contact attempted to accelerate; however, the motorcycle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway and restarted the motorcycle after several minutes. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,500.
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Questions about the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR
Is the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR, close to a typical S 1000 RR model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes.
Was there a recall on the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V478000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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