2026 BMW motorcycles — models F900 XR, F900 GS, F900 R, S1000R, R1300 RS, F800GS and S1000RR — are affected. The left combination switch may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the turn signals to not work and could increase the risk of a crash. None of the affected motorcycles have been delivered to customers; BMW Motorrad will instruct dealers to replace the left combination switch before each motorcycle is delivered.
How to identify it
2026 BMW F900 XR
2026 BMW F900 GS
2026 BMW F900 R
2026 BMW S1000R
2026 BMW R1300 RS
2026 BMW F800GS
2026 BMW S1000RR
The hazard
On certain motorcycles, the left combination switch may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the turn signals may not work.
Turn signals that don't work may cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes and could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
None of the affected motorcycles have been delivered to customers. BMW Motorrad will instruct dealers to replace the left combination switch before each motorcycle is delivered.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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