NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 BMW F 800 GS and 6 more recall: Emergency Call (eCall) System Failure
- Recall number
- 25V480000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Communication
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 33
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Communication
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | F 800 GS | 2025 |
| BMW | F 900 GS | 2025 |
| BMW | K 1600 GT | 2025 |
| BMW | R 1300 GS | 2025 |
| BMW | R 1300 GS Adventure | 2025 |
| BMW | S 1000 R | 2025 |
| BMW | S 1000 RR | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it 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.
Consequence
In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
What should you 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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V480000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.