The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V115000·Announced 2026-02-26

BMW Recalls One 2026 S 1000 RR Motorcycle for Turn Signal Defect

BMW is recalling one 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycle because the turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated, causing the turn signal to fail.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (inoperative turn signals increasing crash risk) where no injury has yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling one 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycle. The recall addresses a defect where the turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal. This results in an inoperative turn signal, causing the vehicle to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

The defect increases the risk of a crash because the turn signals may fail to activate as intended. The motorcycle has not yet been sold, so no owner notification letters will be mailed. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 20, 2026.

A dealer will replace the combination switch free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
BMW S 1000 RR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • S 1000 RR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · BMW

Same manufacturer · BMW of North America, LLC

See all →

Same hazard · crash risk

See all →

Similar recalls