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2010 Bmw S 1000 RR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Bmw S 1000 RR has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: cpsc#i1290121a. 2010 bmw s1000rr. consumer stated he started to have problems with his clutch cable after only a few thousand miles. *ln the consumer stated the clutch cable began to fray. he stated the lever design to accept the clutch cable was not centered within the clutch perch block as the b.

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints
40%
  • • CPSC#I1290121A. 2010 BMW S1000RR. CONSUMER STATED HE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH HIS CLUTCH CABLE AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLUTCH CABLE BEGAN TO FRAY. HE STATED THE LEVER DESIGN TO ACCEPT THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS NOT CENTERED WITHIN THE CLUTCH PERCH BLOCK AS THE B
  • • MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WA
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CPSC#I1290121A. 2010 BMW S1000RR. CONSUMER STATED HE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH HIS CLUTCH CABLE AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLUTCH CABLE BEGAN TO FRAY. HE STATED THE LEVER DESIGN TO ACCEPT THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS NOT CENTERED WITHIN THE CLUTCH PERCH BLOCK AS THE B”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints
40%
  • • I HAVE RADIAL CRACK ON THE FUEL TANK FLANGE CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAK FUEL ON TO THE MOTOR. I QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY BMW MOTORCYCLES TO THE POINT WHERE A AFTERMARKET COMPANY IS MAKING A CLAMP TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR
  • • MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WA
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE RADIAL CRACK ON THE FUEL TANK FLANGE CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAK FUEL ON TO THE MOTOR. I QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY BMW MOTORCYCLES TO THE POINT WHERE A AFTERMARKET COMPANY IS MAKING A CLAMP TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
20%
  • • MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WA
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    TRANSMISSION: CPSC#I1290121A. 2010 BMW S1000RR. CONSUMER STATED HE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH HIS CLUTCH CABLE AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLUTCH CABLE BEGAN TO FRAY. HE STATED THE LEVER DESIGN TO ACCEPT THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS NOT CENTERED WITHIN THE CLUTCH PERCH BLOCK AS THE B

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: I HAVE RADIAL CRACK ON THE FUEL TANK FLANGE CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAK FUEL ON TO THE MOTOR. I QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY BMW MOTORCYCLES TO THE POINT WHERE A AFTERMARKET COMPANY IS MAKING A CLAMP TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: MOTORCYCLE ENGINE POWER CAN STOP SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY TIME DURING OTHERWISE NORMAL OPERATION. ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF THROTTLE IS APPLIED, LEAVING THE RIDER POWERLESS AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC AND CONDITIONS. MY BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE WA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw S 1000 RR — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2022
6Excellent Reliability
2020
7Excellent Reliability
2012
8Excellent Reliability
2010
5Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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