2023 BMW S 1000 RR Recall: Motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake…

NHTSA campaign 23V123000 · Service Brakes · filed Feb 24, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

394

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Risk

Crash / injury

Owner letters

Mailing began May 25, 2023

The defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.

The risk

Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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The fix — what to do

Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
BMW	S 1000 RR	2023

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V123000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.