BMW recalls 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles where the front wheel lift-off assistant may have been deactivated during software updates, potentially causing unexpected handling and crashes.
Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles because a software update might have accidentally deactivated the front wheel lift-off assistant feature. This could lead to unexpected handling and crashes if riders don't know the feature is turned off.
The front wheel lift-off assistant feature may have been accidentally turned off during a software update. If riders don't know this feature is deactivated, they could lose control of the motorcycle unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020-2023 BMW S 1000XR motorcycles are affected. Riders who don't check the Dynamic Pro settings may be at risk of unexpected handling and crashes.
Check if your motorcycle has a 2020-2023 model year and is part of the S 1000XR series. The recall covers motorcycles that had a software update at a dealership where this feature might have been deactivated.
Review the "front wheel lift-off assistant" setting in your motorcycle's "Dynamic Pro" riding mode to ensure it's active.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for assistance with the recall and to confirm your motorcycle's status.
BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
During a software update at dealerships, the "front wheel lift-off assistant" feature in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode may have been accidentally deactivated without alerting the rider.
Your motorcycle is affected if it was manufactured between 2020-2023 and is part of the S 1000XR series, as the recall covers motorcycles that had this feature deactivated during a software update.
Dealers will inspect your motorcycle for free, but you can also check the settings yourself to ensure the feature is active.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V051000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 23V051000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
