BMW R 1300 GS Adventure recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 25, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2025 BMW — 7 models

Recall number

25V480000

Brand / firm

BMW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 33 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.