2020–2026 BMW S 1000 Rr Electrical System Recall 26V478000
NHTSA recall 26V478000 covers about 16,736 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 Rr vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 23, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V478000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (ignition)
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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| BMW S 1000 Rr | 2020–2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 23, 2026
- Owner notification
- Sep 18, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Mar 12, 2019 to Jul 7, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 26V478000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V478000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V478000?
NHTSA recall 26V478000 covers about 16,736 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 Rr vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 23, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V478000?
NHTSA's record for 26V478000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V478000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V478000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "The remedy is currently under development." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V478000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.