The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW F 800 GS | 2025 |
| BMW F 900 GS | 2025 |
| BMW K 1600 GT | 2025 |
| BMW R 1300 GS | 2025 |
| BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | 2025 |
| BMW S 1000 R | 2025 |
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2025 |
Components: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW F 800 GS | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW F 900 GS | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW K 1600 GT | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| BMW R 1300 GS | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| BMW S 1000 R | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2025 | 1 | 2 |