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2012 BMW S 1000 RR

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #12V177000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your BMW S1000RR motorcycle's connecting rod bolts may become loose due to a manufacturing error, which can cause engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine is damaged, you could experience handling issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
BMW will notify you and replace the connecting rod bolts free of charge at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE DAMAGE, ESCAPING OIL COULD CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #12V585000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your motorcycle's kickstand attachment bolts might be loose due to a manufacturing error, which could cause your kickstand to break off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the kickstand breaks off, your motorcycle could fall, putting you at risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
BMW will fix the issue for free by cleaning the kickstand mounting plate threads and replacing the bolts at a dealership, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your motorcycle in.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A separation of the side-stand could cause the motorcycle to fall, causing a risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW S 1000 RR Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2020
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2014
2 recalls
2013
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall

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