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BMW S 1000 XR years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the BMW S 1000 XR since 2016, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2020 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
4
Worst year
2020
Model years
2016-2022

BMW S 1000 XR years to avoid

No model year of the BMW S 1000 XR stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW S 1000 XR years

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BMW S 1000 XR complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2016202020212022

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Most common BMW S 1000 XR problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Brakes
    1

BMW S 1000 XR problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022-1Engine20
2021-2Body10
2020-2Brakes20
2016-1Fuel system10

Recalls 4

See all 4 recalls for the BMW S 1000 XR

Questions about the BMW S 1000 XR

What years of the BMW S 1000 XR should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW S 1000 XR has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW S 1000 XR?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW S 1000 XR?

Body, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (1) and engine (1).

How many recalls does the BMW S 1000 XR have?

4 recalls between 2016 and 2022. The 2023 model year has the most, with 2.

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