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HighNHTSA·25V480000·Announced 2027-01-07

2025 BMW Motorcycles Recalled for Deactivated Emergency Call System

2025 BMW motorcycles may have deactivated emergency call systems due to a software programming error. The eCall system enables first responders to locate riders in crashes.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The deactivation of the emergency call system prevents first responders from receiving crash notifications and location data, which could delay emergency response, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported at this time.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 BMW motorcycles equipped with an optional emergency call system. The affected models include the R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, F 900 GS, F 800 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT, with approximately 33 units affected.

The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error. The eCall system is designed to automatically notify emergency services and transmit the vehicle's location when a crash is detected.

With the eCall system deactivated, first responders may not receive notification of a crash or the emergency location, which could delay emergency assistance and increase the risk of injury to riders. BMW will resolve this issue by updating the electronic control unit software, available either over-the-air or through an authorized BMW dealer at no charge. Owners will receive notification letters beginning September 12, 2025. For more information, owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

The recalled product

Product
2025 BMW R 1300 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • emergency-notification-failure
  • software-defect
Affected units
33

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 (7)

  • R 1300 GS
  • R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
  • K 1600 GT
  • F 900 GS
  • F 800 GS
  • S 1000 R
  • S 1000 RR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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