BMW M1000XR, M1000R: Steering

Affects BMW M1000XR, M1000R · 2025 — about 4 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On a small number of motorcycles, the steering damper may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, a part inside the damper could move and cause a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort. Safety Risk: A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the steering damper.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational