The defect
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.
The risk
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW C Evolution | 2017, 2018 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
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 C Evolution | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| BMW C Evolution | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026