BMW of North America, LLC has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 16,736 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 23, 2026 under campaign number 26V478000.
The Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.
The Risk
An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
The Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Affected Vehicles
- 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V478000
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