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.