United StatesCertain 2024 S 1000 RR US and 2020–2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles (NHTSA campaign 26V478000), about 16,736 units, are recalled. Vibration may cause an internal ignition lock component to fail, which can make the instrument display, rear lighting, and systems such as ABS fail or cause an engine stall while riding, increasing crash risk. The remedy is under development; owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026, VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026, and owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V478000
The hazard
An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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