The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V051000·Announced 2023-03-02

BMW S 1000 XR and R motorcycles recall for deactivated safety feature

BMW is recalling 2020-2023 S 1000XR and 2022-2023 S 1000R motorcycles because a software update may have deactivated the front wheel lift-off assistant feature without notifying riders, increasing the risk of unexpected handling and loss of control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a safety-critical motorcycle control feature being deactivated without rider notification, creating a potential risk of crash. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing it in the high-risk category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain S 1000 XR motorcycles from model years 2020-2023 and S 1000 R motorcycles from model years 2022-2023. The recall affects approximately 754 motorcycles.

During a software update performed at a dealership, the 'Dynamic Pro' riding mode feature 'front wheel lift-off assistant' may have been deactivated without alerting the rider. This deactivation can result in unexpected motorcycle handling and control issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by mail. BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the Dynamic Pro riding mode and adjust settings as needed. Dealers will also perform free inspections of the affected motorcycles. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 BMW S 1000 XR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • safety-feature-failure
  • loss-of-control
Affected units
754

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • S 1000 XR
  • S 1000 R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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