2026 BMW S 1000 R
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 BMW S 1000 R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.
2026 BMW S 1000 R at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 BMW S 1000 R recalls 2
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.
Fix: 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 se…
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."
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
Delivery STOP340011 for the S 1000 R and M 1000 R, and S 1000 XR models
Bulletin MC340011 · Service Brakes · Dec 2025During a quality inspection it was discovered that some front brake lines may have corrosion.
Bulletin MC340011 · Service Brakes · Nov 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S 1000 R. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
2026 BMW S 1000 R vehicles on record
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3103T6M69917
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3103T6M73000
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3109T6M66827
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3105T6M73211
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3108T6M62039
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3101T6M65641
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P310XT6M71339
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3104T6M71577
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3109T6M70862
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3109T6M78038
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3106T6M65294
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3105T6M99128
2026 BMW S 1000 RWB10P3105T6M98335