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WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 4, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
BMW Recall – Emergency Call (eCall) System Failure
In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V480000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: COMMUNICATION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 33
MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
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 |
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.
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.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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