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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. BMW R 12, BMW R 12 nineT — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-04-14

BMW R 12 series motorcycles, BDC software error restricting catalyst heating mode

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-14
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW R 12, BMW R 12 nineT
Units affected	10
Defect	Recall due to a software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) which, when the vehicle starts, restricts entry into catalyst heating mode, increasing the time it takes for the engine to reach optimal temperature, and potentially increasing exhaust gas emissions during that time.
Component	Engine (Other)
Remedy	Update to the latest software version with the error corrected.
Recall number	K5667
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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