NHTSA recall 26V478000 · Jul 23, 2026
BMW of North America, LLC: Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall
Product
2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles
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.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 16,736
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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