The 2012 BMW S 1000 Rr has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,799 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE12V5850002012-12-142,385 affected
Defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Consequence
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12V1770002012-04-201,414 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S1000RR MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 10, 2012. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR, THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH ENGINE OPERATING SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE DAMAGE, ESCAPING OIL COULD CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s 1000 rr us. The contact stated while the motorcycle was stopped, there was an abnormal fuel odor present. The contact became aware of a fuel leak under the fuel tank. Herwaldt motorsports located at 5615 e westover ave, fresno, ca 93727, [REDACTED], was contacted…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s 1000 rr motorcycle. The contact started smelling a fuel odor and noticed fuel dripping onto the motor while the vehicle was idling. The leak only occurred when the vehicle was in use. Euro cycles of tampa bay (8509 gunn hwy, odessa, fl 33556, [REDACTED]) stated…”
“Engine seized after an acceleration event on the freeway. *tr”
“Throttle position sensor reading incorrectly which caused fault code in bike which then caused bike to shut off power. Took bike into dealership for repair. Dealer unplugged sensor and reconnected and reset the adaptability values instead of replacing sensor. Road bike approximately 500 miles and…”
“Throttle position sensor reading incorrectly which caused fault code in bike which then caused bike to shut off power. Took bike into dealership for repair. Dealer unplugged sensor and reconnected and reset the adaptability values instead of replacing sensor. Road bike approximately 500 miles and…”
“Throttle position sensor reading incorrectly which caused fault code in bike which then caused bike to shut off power. Took bike into dealership for repair. Dealer unplugged sensor and reconnected and reset the adaptability values instead of replacing sensor. Road bike approximately 500 miles and…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s100 rr motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number:12v177000 (engine and engine cooling: engine) and was serviced under the recall. After the repairs, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s1000rr motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding 55 mph, the connecting rod punched a hole through the engine block causing oil and antifreeze to leak all over the contact and the road. In addition, the oil leaked on the rear tires causing them to seize and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW S 1000 Rr as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.