Electrical system: ignitionRecall 26V-478 · 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V-478 covers 16,736 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR for a electrical system: ignition problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 10% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V478000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.