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NHTSA Recall 25V194000: Steering

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW M 1000 R.

51
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (August 5)
NHTSA campaign25V194000
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedMarch 27, 2025
Owner notificationAugust 5, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V194000

Make and modelModel years
BMW M 1000 R2024, 2025
BMW M 1000 XR2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.