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2012 Bmw S 1000 RR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Bmw S 1000 RR has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw s1000rr motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding 55 mph, the connecting rod punched a hole through the engine block causing oil and antifreeze to leak all over the contact and the road. in addition, the oil leaked on the rear tires causing them to seize and th.

8

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

3 complaints
38%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 55 MPH, THE CONNECTING ROD PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK ALL OVER THE CONTACT AND THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE OIL LEAKED ON THE REAR TIRES CAUSING THEM TO SEIZE AND TH
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S100 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:12V177000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE) AND WAS SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE D
  • • ENGINE SEIZED AFTER AN ACCELERATION EVENT ON THE FREEWAY. *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 55 MPH, THE CONNECTING ROD PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK ALL OVER THE CONTACT AND THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE OIL LEAKED ON THE REAR TIRES CAUSING THEM TO SEIZE AND TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints
38%
  • • THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S 1000 RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STARTED SMELLING A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING ONTO THE MOTOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE LEAK ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. EURO CYCLES OF TAMPA BAY (8509 GUNN HWY, ODESSA, FL 33556, (813) 926-9937) STATED
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S 1000 RR US. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STOPPED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE FUEL TANK. HERWALDT MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 5615 E WESTOVER AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727, (559) 292-2269, WAS CONTACTE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
13%
  • • THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints
13%
  • • THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW S1000RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 55 MPH, THE CONNECTING ROD PUNCHED A HOLE THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK ALL OVER THE CONTACT AND THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE OIL LEAKED ON THE REAR TIRES CAUSING THEM TO SEIZE AND TH

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

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR

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

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR

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

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR READING INCORRECTLY WHICH CAUSED FAULT CODE IN BIKE WHICH THEN CAUSED BIKE TO SHUT OFF POWER. TOOK BIKE INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER UNPLUGGED SENSOR AND RECONNECTED AND RESET THE ADAPTABILITY VALUES INSTEAD OF REPLACING SENSOR. ROAD BIKE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES AND PR

    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 2012 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
8
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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