Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V480000

Communication: auto crash notification

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-07-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V480000

Communication: auto crash notification

Component
Communication: auto crash notification
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
33
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-25
Owners notified
2025-07-30

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

Safety risk

In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

Manufacturer remedy

The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW F 800 GS2025
BMW F 900 GS2025
BMW K 1600 GT2025
BMW R 1300 GS2025
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure2025
BMW S 1000 R2025
BMW S 1000 RR2025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.