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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V478000 Reported July 23, 2026

Ignition lock may fail and cause engine stall

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Electrical System · 16,736 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V478000
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
16,736
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 2026

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or abs, increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 26V478000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V478000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V478000?

NHTSA recall 26V478000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on July 23, 2026. It addresses: Ignition lock may fail and cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 16,736 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V478000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.