This is definitely not ideal for an M model.
The BMW M models stand atop the realm of motorcycles, be it with the M 1000 R, effectively a street-legal racing motorcycle without fairings, or another model. M 1000 XR , which is a race-approved road bike (sure, I invented this concept). Surprisingly, having to exert additional effort to maneuver either of these vehicles with over 200 horsepower is the last thing you'd desire, yet it could potentially occur.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is issuing a recall for specific 2024-2025 M 1000 XR and M 1000 R motorcycles due to potential issues with their steering dampers. These dampers may contain a loose valve pin inside the housing, leading to an unforeseen rise in steering resistance. This increased resistance could compromise vehicle control, posing risks such as accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
There are 51 possibly impacted units, and dealers will replace the steering damper at no cost. Customers can expect owner notification letters to arrive on May 19, 2025. For further information, owners can reach out to BMW customer service by calling 1-800-525-7417. Additionally, owners have the option to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or visit their website for more details. www.nhtsa.gov .
The safety recall was initiated on March 27, 2025, with the NHTSA campaign number being 25V194000.
This isn't the first instance where one of BMW's M series cars has been engaged with news concerning dependability Last year, the Bavarian brand’s top-of-the-line model, the M 1000 RR, was featured in a video showing it experienced a significant engine failure. Despite this, BMW declined to pay for the $15,000 engine replacement as part of the warranty coverage.
The rider had installed an after-market SC-Project exhaust system and was conducting a dynamometer test on the motorcycle, which isn’t unusual. However, it turned out that the owner exceeded the redline by 250 revolutions per minute and also took off the bike’s 600-mile run-in speed restriction early. This situation divided people regarding who was correct. Fortunately, this recall issue is much clearer.
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