Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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."

Risk / consequence

Turn signals that fail to activate as intended increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Chronology of events

1. January 2026

   In January 2026, BMW became aware of an increasing rate of combination switches that did not meet functional specifications during end-of-line testing at a motorcycle assembly plant. An engineering investigation was initiated. Potentially suspect motorcycles were placed on a delivery hold, and the supplier was contacted. Switches were tested and evaluated, and supplier production data was analyzed.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Phased Recall