2026 BMW S 1000 Rr recalls and problems

The 2026 BMW S 1000 Rr has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2026 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Jul 23, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V478000 · 16,736 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

Exterior Lighting

Feb 26, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V115000 · 1 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Turn signals that fail to activate as intended increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2026 vs. other BMW S 1000 Rr years

2010: 3 complaints20102011: 1 complaints2012: 7 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2015: 5 complaints20152016: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints20182020: 10 complaints102021: 1 complaints20212022: 4 complaints2023: 2 complaints20232024: 2 complaints2025: 1 complaints20251

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Questions

Does the 2026 BMW S 1000 Rr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2026 BMW S 1000 Rr, the latest from Jul 23, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 BMW S 1000 Rr?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW S 1000 Rr.