BMW 2026 S 1000 RR: Turn Signals May Fail, Risk of Crash
BMW recalls 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles with turn signals that may fail due to unintended activation of the reset button. This could increase crash risk. Owners will receive a free replacement of the combination switch.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Turn signals that fail to activate as intended increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles because a turn signal reset button can unintentionally activate with the turn signal, causing the turn signal to stop working. This hazard could lead to a crash if the rider fails to signal properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342515-bmw-2026-s-1000-rr-turn-signals-may-fail-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342515-bmw-2026-s-1000-rr-turn-signals-may-fail-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V115000
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“BMW 2026 S 1000 RR: Turn Signals May Fail, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342515-bmw-2026-s-1000-rr-turn-signals-may-fail-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V115000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V115000).
Why it’s dangerous
The turn signal reset button can be accidentally pressed at the same time as the turn signal, causing the turn signal to stop working. This means the rider may not be able to signal turns properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of the 2026 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle are affected. Riders who use the turn signals without noticing the unintended reset button activation are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2026 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be checked on NHTSA.gov starting April 20, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Check VIN on NHTSA.gov
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for the recalled motorcycle can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting April 20, 2026.
April 20, 2026Get Free Combination Switch Replacement
A dealer will replace the combination switch at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for the replacement?
The replacement will be done by a dealer at no cost, but there is no specific deadline mentioned in the recall notice.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V115000 (February 26, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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