NHTSA Campaign 25V194000

STEERING

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Mar 27, 2025 · 51 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An unexpected increase in steering effort can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW M 1000 R 2024 51
BMW M 1000 R 2025 51
BMW M 1000 XR 2024 51
BMW M 1000 XR 2025 51

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V194000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.