CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Problem
- 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
- 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. 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.
What this recall means for you
A vibration-related fault can cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail on these BMW S 1000 RR motorcycles. When that happens, the instrument display, rear lighting, and systems such as ABS can fail, or the engine can stall while you are riding.
An engine stall or the loss of electrical systems like the instrument display or ABS increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to warning signs and stay in touch with BMW about the repair.
The remedy is still being developed, and owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will follow once the remedy is available. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs become searchable starting September 14, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2020202120222023202420252026 |
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