Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on July 25, 2025; 7 model-year listings affected.
Communication: auto crash notification
NHTSA campaign 25V480000 · reported July 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 33 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.