NHTSA Campaign 25V480000

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Jul 25, 2025 · 33 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW F 800 GS 2025 33
BMW F 900 GS 2025 33
BMW K 1600 GT 2025 33
BMW R 1300 GS 2025 33
BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE 2025 33
BMW S 1000 R 2025 33
BMW S 1000 RR 2025 33

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V480000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.