Vehicle recall 26V305000 · May 14, 2026
2017-2018 BMW C Evolution
The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of the electrical contacts.
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 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of the electrical contacts.
- Consequence
- Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug with a repair cable kit, free of charge. In addition, the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter will be checked; if contact corrosion is found to be present, additional sections of the wiring harness will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 6, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V305000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2026
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 13, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 116
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Connectors/plugs/receptacles
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW C Evolution (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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