The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V194000·Announced 2025-03-27

BMW Recalls 2024-2025 M 1000 R and XR Motorcycles for Steering Defect

BMW is recalling 2024-2025 M 1000 R and M 1000 XR motorcycles because a loose valve pin in the steering damper may cause increased steering effort 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: The defect poses a risk of loss of control and crash, but the source text does not report any injuries, fatalities, or specific incidents, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 R and M 1000 XR motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing. This issue can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.

An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents, injuries, or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW M 1000 R, M 1000 XR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
51

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)

  • M 1000 R
  • M 1000 XR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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