Vehicle recall 25V480000 · July 25, 2025

BMW F 900 GS, F 800 GS and 5 more models

The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

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 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 25V480000
Reported to NHTSA: July 25, 2025
Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Owner notification: July 30, 2025
Vehicles potentially affected: 33
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Communication › Auto crash notification

Recall 25V480000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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