2020-2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall
Report received by NHTSA: July 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
16,736 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2026 BMW S 1000 RR.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
283 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 8, 2026 2016-2018 BMW 330E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance and 1 more model recall: Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
- July 1, 2026 2023-2025 BMW 740I, 2023-2025 BMW 740I Xdrive, 2023-2025 BMW 760I Xdrive and 15 more models recall: Integrated Brake System Malfunction
- May 14, 2026 2017-2018 BMW C Evolution recall: DC/DC Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode (agency record)
- April 2, 2026 BMW of North America, LLC recall: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat (agency record)
- March 12, 2026 BMW of North America, LLC recall: Loose Bolts May Damage Seat Belt Webbing (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW S 1000 RR 2020-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V478000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 16,736 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record