# BMW of North America, LLC: Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall (26V478000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall |
| NHTSA ID | 26V478000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 16736 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- 16,736 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V478000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.