Model year guide

2016 BMW S 1000 R

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 BMW S 1000 R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2016 BMW S 1000 R — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 BMW S 1000 R at a glance

Safety recalls2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 BMW S 1000 R recalls 2

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #18E016000 · 21/03/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycl…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal NHTSA Campaign #17E052000 · 21/08/2017

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other driver…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 35

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 35.

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

On the above listed vehicles, lubricant residue can be found on the fork cap on the right side telescoping fork. Vehicles with caps 31 42 1 754 557 and 31 42 1 757 701 can show this residue. These are not leaks at the cap, but assembly grease residue. Forks wi…

Bulletin MC310123 · Suspension · Nov 2023

During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. Because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased wear…

Bulletin MC110322 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2023

Front and rear wheel speed sensor faults (0x3A1800 and 0x3A1801) appear after the bike is being revvedover 5000 RPM while still on the side stand, sometimes in conjunction with the side stand fault 0X3A1331. When the engine is revved up while on the side stand…

Bulletin MC340223 · Wheels · Sep 2023

Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.

Bulletin MC160323 · Electrical System · Aug 2023

CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

Bulletin SIB-111421 · Suspension · Jun 2023

One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.

Bulletin MC000521 · Electrical System · Sep 2021

When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.

Bulletin MC610821 · Electrical System · Jul 2021

The engine wiring harness may chafe on the honeycomb structure of the frame. In case of damage to the wiring harness, the wake-up line of the instrument cluster will be damaged.

Bulletin MC610220 · Electrical System · Jun 2021

Warning light and fault message in the TFT with faults stored for the rear oxygen sensor (after the catalytic converter). The failure usually occurs shortly after the vehicle handover or the running-in check

Bulletin MC110821 · Back Over Prevention, Air Bags · Jun 2021

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S 1000 RR. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2016 BMW S 1000 R vehicles on record

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2016 BMW S 1000 R — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 BMW S 1000 R have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW S 1000 R. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.