NHTSA Campaign 26V478000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 26V478000 covers 6 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:ignition. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- The risk
- An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 26V478000 (6)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V478000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.