The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V557000·Announced 2026-02-07

2024 BMW R 1300 GS Motorcycle Starter Relay Fire Risk Recall

BMW is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles due to a defective starter motor relay housing that can overheat and increase the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a theoretical fire risk from an overheated electrical relay component. No fires, injuries, or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products with no reported incidents score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling approximately 1,582 units of the 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycle due to a defect in the starter motor relay housing.

The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly. When this occurs, the relay can become damaged and overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

Owners of affected 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule service. Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2024. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-overheat
Affected units
1,582

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • R 1300 GS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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