Campaign 25V-480

Emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error

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Defect 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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V480000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

7 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about communication on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-480
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
BMWF 800 GS20250
BMWF 900 GS20250
BMWK 1600 GT20250
BMWR 1300 GS20250
BMWR 1300 GS Adventure20250
BMWS 1000 R20250
BMWS 1000 RR20250
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.