BMW is now calling the six-cylinder tourers K 1600 B, GT and GTL into workshops worldwide because the reverse assist control unit can absorb moisture and overheat. As recently as spring, the manufacturer had ruled out a recall for Europe.
Browsing: Recall
Recall
Under this tag you will find articles covering recalls in the motorcycle sector. This includes official manufacturer and authority announcements about safety defects, technical issues or required corrective actions relating to motorcycles and accessories.
The list below brings together all content in which recalls are featured — ranging from technical details on affected models to information about remedial actions and implications for riders.
On the Triumph TF 450-E, a seizing shaft in the cylinder head can stall the engine while riding. In Germany, 50 motorcycles are affected; in North America the recall is considerably larger and covers the entire TF 450 family.
Yamaha is replacing the shift shaft on the MT-09 and Tracer 9 with Y-AMT because it can break due to frequent shifting. The campaign is already under way in Japan and Finland, but there is no official recall in Germany yet.
Husqvarna and GasGas have extended their recall for Braktec brake calipers to all markets. The list of models is considerably longer than in the previous North American campaign.
Honda has more than doubled the US recall over a loose handlebar lock screw to 43,913 motorcycles. Model years that were left out of the first campaign in March are now included.
BMW is recalling 16,736 examples of the S 1000 RR in the US over a possible defect in the ignition switch. Because the fault is down to wear, the entire second model generation is set to come into the workshops.
KTM North America is recalling several Husqvarna and GasGas models in the US because the rear brake caliper can fail without warning. A total of 6,257 motorcycles from the 2022 to 2024 model years are affected, and the US traffic safety authority NHTSA has issued a warning against riding them.
Yamaha has initiated a safety recall in North America for all Ténéré 700 motorcycles from model year 2025 and advises owners not to ride their machines until the repair is completed. The cause is a potential turn signal failure traced to a defect in the digital instrument unit.
The Honda CBR 600 RR recall enters its next phase. In Germany, 1,933 machines must go to expert centers where Honda measures the cylinders and, if necessary, replaces the complete engine.
American Honda is recalling the off-road models CRF250R, CRF250RX, CRF250RWE, CRF450R, CRF450RX, and CRF450RWE from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The handlebar clamp can cause the handlebars to rotate unexpectedly during riding.
Harley-Davidson is facing another major recall. This time, around 88,000 Touring, Cruiser, and Trike models from model years 2024 to 2026 are affected because a blocked opening in the airbox can lead to dangerous pressure buildup in the crankcase.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 16,994 Softail motorcycles in the US because the rear brake line can chafe against the BCM control unit. The NHTSA advises against riding with a „Do Not Drive” notice, and dealers replace the BCM bracket free of charge.
Canadian manufacturer BRP is recalling 398 electric Can-Am Origin motorcycles in the US because the front brake caliper mounting can fail under load. The cause is an error in the calculation software, and production has been halted for now.
BMW Motorrad is recalling 9,160 K 1600 tourers from model years 2017 to 2025 in the USA because the seal of the reverse gear control unit can degrade and let moisture in. In the worst case this can lead to overheating and a fire hazard, and it is already the second recall of this kind on a BMW motorcycle within two years.
Honda is recalling over 12,000 units of the CB 1000 Hornet and CB 1000 Hornet SP model year 2025 worldwide. A misrouted cable can cause the fuel line to disconnect from the tank.
BMW Motorrad is recalling exactly one single S 1000 RR model year 2026 in the United States. The reason is a faulty combination switch on the left handlebar that can impair the turn signal function.
Honda is recalling the CBR600RR from model years 2024 to 2026. The reason is potential excessive oil consumption that could, in the worst case, lead to engine damage.
Triumph Bonneville recall 2026: Nearly 9,000 motorcycles affected due to overheating connector. All models, causes and the new repair solution.
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S has to go back to the workshop. After an initial recall failed to solve the problem with the upper triple clamp, the manufacturer is now issuing a second recall, this time to replace the entire component.
Ducati is once again issuing a recall for high-performance V4 models. The Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 are affected due to a possible overheating of the rear brake line.