Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 26, 2024
BMW 2024 R 1300 GS: Fire Risk from Overheated Starter Relay
BMW recalls 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles with potentially overheated starter relays that could cause fire. Owners receive free relay replacement and software update.
BMW is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles because their starter motor relay housing may be defective and could overheat, creating a fire risk. Owners should contact BMW for free repairs to prevent potential fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81625-bmw-2024-r-1300-gs-fire-risk-from-overheated-starter.
“BMW 2024 R 1300 GS: Fire Risk from Overheated Starter Relay.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81625-bmw-2024-r-1300-gs-fire-risk-from-overheated-starter. Based on NHTSA recall #24V557000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V557000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles due to an overheated electrical relay fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said July 26, 2024. Dealers will replace the starter relay and update software free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
BMW R 1300 GS, 2024
What to do
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.
The hazard
The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in a damaged relay that can overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since 2009-10-12. Other recent recalls include BMW 750e XDrive (2026-08-12), BMW X3 (2026-08-12), and BMW X4 (2026-08-07). NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS, with the latest on 2026-07-19. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda 2025 CB1000SP Motorcycle (2025-12-18), Honda CBR600RR (2025-12-18), and Volkswagen ID.4 (2026-01-21).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The recall was announced in September 2024 and applies to all units sold that year.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Until Fixed
Do not use the motorcycle until the starter relay is replaced and software updated by BMW.
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for free repair assistance.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 59 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V557000 — BMW 2024 R 1300 GS: Fire Risk from Overheated Starter Relay
Hello,
I own a BMW 2024 R 1300 GS: Fire Risk from Overheated Starter Relay that is covered by recall 24V557000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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