Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V177000 Reported April 20, 2012

Connecting rod bolts

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,414 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V177000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,414
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 20, 2012

Defect Summary

Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 s1000rr motorcycles, manufactured from september 1, 2011, through april 10, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the connecting rod bolts may become loose during high engine temperatures and/or high engine operating speeds which could result in catastrophic engine damage.

Safety Consequence

In the event of engine damage, escaping oil could cause handling issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rod bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on june 8, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V177000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V177000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V177000?

NHTSA recall 12V177000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on April 20, 2012. It addresses: Connecting rod bolts. The recall affects approximately 1,414 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V177000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.