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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

2025 BMW F, R, S, and K Series Motorcycles Recalled for eCall System Failure

Agency Publication Date: July 25, 2025
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Summary

BMW of North America is recalling 33 motorcycles from the 2025 model year because the optional emergency call (eCall) system may have been deactivated. Affected models include the F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT. The deactivation is caused by a software programming error within the electronic control unit, which can be fixed with a free software update provided over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer.

Risk

In the event of a crash, the eCall system may fail to automatically notify first responders or provide the rider's emergency location. This delay in emergency response increases the risk of serious injury or death following an accident.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 33 BMW motorcycles from the 2025 model year equipped with the optional emergency call system, specifically models F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT.
  2. Check your vehicle's communication system for a notification regarding an over-the-air (OTA) software update, which can fix the programming error remotely.
  3. If you are unable to perform an OTA update, contact an authorized BMW dealer to schedule a free software update for the electronic control unit.
  4. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information or to verify if your specific motorcycle is included in this recall.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional details regarding recall 25V480.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Electronic control unit software update

How to: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 BMW F 900 GS
Variants: Equipped with optional emergency call system

33 units affected across all models listed.

Product: 2025 BMW F 800 GS
Variants: Equipped with optional emergency call system
Product: 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
Variants: Equipped with optional emergency call system
Product: 2025 BMW R 1300 GS
Variants: Equipped with optional emergency call system
Product: 2025 BMW S 1000 RR
Variants: Equipped with optional emergency call system
Product: 2025 BMW S 1000 R
Variants: Equipped with optional emergency call system
Product: 2025 BMW K 1600 GT
Variants: Equipped with optional emergency call system

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V480000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: BMW authorized dealers
Units Affected: 33 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: July 30, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: September 10, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response