BMW Of: Ignition Lock May Fail And Cause Engine Stall (electrical System)

BMW is recalling certain 2024 and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles because vibration can cause the ignition lock to fail, potentially disabling the instrument display, rear lights, ABS, or causing the engine to stall while riding. This failure increases the risk of a crash. BMW is still developing a fix and will mail notification letters to owners starting September 14, 2026, with additional information once a remedy is available.

Recalling firm

BMW of North America, LLC

Product

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.

Reason

An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash. Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 14, 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.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-07-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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