BMW of North America, LLC 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE

NHTSA recall 25V480000 · component: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION · reported 2025-07-25 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

Summary

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.

Consequence

In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
25V480000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Make
BMW
Model
R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
Model year
2025
Component
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
Reported
2025-07-25