Model year guide

2025 BMW S 1000 R

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 BMW S 1000 R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.

2025 BMW S 1000 R — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 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.

2025 BMW S 1000 R recalls 1

Communication: Auto Crash Notification NHTSA Campaign #25V480000 · 25/07/2025

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

Fix: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. 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 4

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.

When turning the wheel slowly, you might hear rattling noises from inside. Sometimes during manufacturing ,the core doesn't fully detach from the wheel. These core pieces can break off and rattle inside the wheel.

Bulletin MC360125 · Wheels · Sep 2025

Traces of wear seem to be found on the needle bearing bush of the rear suspension strut. The ZnNi (zinc-nickel) corrosion protection coating can be worn in the area of the race for the needles of thebearing and does not constitute bearing bush wear.

Bulletin MC330325 · Suspension · Aug 2025

Customer complains when the bike parked and without the engine running; while compressing and lettingthe rear suspension rebound, there is a loud audible cracking or groaning noise. This is either due to low grease levels on the bearing positions or bearing po…

Bulletin MC330225 · Suspension · Aug 2025

Inspection and Return - Set of Gaskets

Bulletin MCAS3625 · Steering · May 2025

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

2025 BMW S 1000 R vehicles on record

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2025 BMW S 1000 R — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 BMW S 1000 R have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 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.