BMW of North America, LLC: Steering
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Mar 27, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 51. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.
The risk
An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW M 1000 R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW M 1000 XR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW M 1000 R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW M 1000 XR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V194000.
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