Recall 25V-480
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2025 BMW F 900 GS and 6 other models: Communication (auto crash notification).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-480
- Reported
- July 25, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 33 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
The fix
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-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- BMW F 900 GS 2025
- BMW F800 GS 2025
- BMW K 1600 GT 2025
- BMW R 1300 GS 2025
- BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025
- BMW S 1000 RR 2025
- BMW S1000 R 2025