Model year guide

2019 BMW S 1000 R

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 BMW S 1000 R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2019 BMW S 1000 R at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

2019 BMW S 1000 R recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights NHTSA Campaign #20V146000 · 12/03/2020

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMV…

Fix: BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. 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 20

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 20.

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

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

CHECK ROCKER ARMS AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

Bulletin SIB-111421 · Suspension · Jun 2023

At continuous rotational speeds exceeding 10,000 rpm, the spring inside the timing chain tensioner may break. The broken pieces can migrate into the oil sump and may then reach the camshaft bearings, resulting in damage to the valve gear.

Bulletin SIB110122 · Equipment · Aug 2022

Over time, the turn indicator holders may become loose and shift away from their designated place on the fork tube.

Bulletin MC460122 · Parking Brake, Exterior Lighting · Apr 2022

Bonding on the K63 handlebar accessory mirrors may fail, resulting in the loosening of the mirror-glass at the mirror assembly.

Bulletin MC510222 · Visibility, Equipment · Feb 2022

Due to a process deviation during production, the surface coating of the rocker arms may wear prematurely.

Bulletin MC111421 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Equipment · Nov 2021

K63 S 1000 R motorcycles do not have an option for a factory-installed navigation preparation; navigation preparation is only available as a dealer-installed accessory.

Bulletin MC620521 · Lane Departure, Equipment · 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

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

2019 BMW S 1000 R vehicles on record

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2019 BMW S 1000 R — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 BMW S 1000 R have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 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.