The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V478000·Announced 2026-07-23

BMW S 1000 RR Motorcycles Recalled Due to Potential Engine Stall Risk

BMW is recalling certain 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles because vibration may cause ignition lock failure, leading to engine stalls or electrical system failures.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a structural/mechanical failure that can cause an engine stall or loss of critical systems like ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The recall affects approximately 16,736 units.

Motorcycle vibration may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail. This failure can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems like the ABS to fail, or it may cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is being ridden.

An engine stall or the failure of electrical systems increases the risk of a crash. BMW is currently developing a remedy. Owners should expect to receive letters regarding this safety risk starting September 14, 2026, with additional updates once a remedy is available.

The recalled product

Product
2020 BMW S 1000 RR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • engine-stall
  • electrical-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
16,736

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.

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