2020-2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: ignition
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 23, 2026. It covers about 16,736 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,736
- reported
- Jul 23, 2026
- owners notified
- Sep 18, 2026
- related complaints
- 5
Electrical system: ignition
- What is 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.
- 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 beginning September 14, 2026.
Recall number 26V478000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 26V478000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2026 BMW S 1000 RR ignition?
Yes. Recall 26V478000, reported on July 23, 2026, covers about 16,736 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V478000?
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 beginning September 14, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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