NHTSA Recall 26V478000: Ignition (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,736 vehicles. It affects 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V478000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION |
| Report received | July 23, 2026 |
| Owner notification | September 18, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
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. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V478000
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.