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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V478📅 Jul 23, 2026

2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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 fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V478000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
16,736
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 18, 2026
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V478 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V478?

2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR. 16,736 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.