Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 16,736
- Recall opened
- Jul 23, 2026
- Owner notification
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- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (1)
- BMW S 1000 RR2020–2026
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.
Risk / consequence
An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V478000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.