NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 BMW S 1000 RR has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2026 BMW S 1000 RR. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 BMW S 1000 RR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall
NHTSA #26V478000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice
Reported July 23, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 16,736 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 18, 2026 · Vehicles built through July 7, 2026 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 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.
Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V115000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported February 26, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycle. The turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative turn signal. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Turn signals that fail to activate as intended increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
A dealer will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The motorcycle has not yet been sold and therefore 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.
Other BMW S 1000 RR model years
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