Vehicle recall 24V557000 · July 26, 2024
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V557000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 2024
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- September 23, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,582
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW R 1300 GS (2024): 2024
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