BMW — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-07-23

BMW motorcycles: potential unspecified safety issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-23
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	F 800 GS, F 900 GS, K 1600 GT, R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS ADVENTURE, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR
Model year	2025
Units affected	33
Defect	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._x000D_ In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
Component	COMMUNICATION
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.
Recall number	25V480000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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