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BMW M 1000 Motorcycles Steering Can Suddenly Stiffen

NHTSA campaign 25V194000 · Reported Mar 27, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC

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A sudden, unexpected increase in steering effort can lead to a loss of control, raising the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V194000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 27, 2025
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Steering
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2025
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On these motorcycles, the steering damper may have a valve pin that is loose inside its housing instead of properly secured. When the pin is loose, it can cause the amount of effort needed to turn the handlebars to increase suddenly while you are riding. This unexpected change in steering effort can make the motorcycle harder to keep under control.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included. 2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. 3. The steering damper replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V194000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 BMW M 1000 XR

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Steering Recalls Involving Loose Connections and Unexpected Wheel Movement · all 10 BMW recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STEERING
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.