Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 25, 2025
BMW 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure: Emergency Call System May Not Work in Crashes
BMW recalls 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure models with emergency call system that may not notify first responders during crashes, risking injury. Owners must update software by September 12, 2025.
BMW is recalling 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure motorcycles that may not send emergency alerts during crashes, potentially delaying help for riders. This software issue could increase injury risk if first responders don't get crash location information. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81920-bmw-2025-r-1300-gs-adventure-emergency-call-system-may.
“BMW 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure: Emergency Call System May Not Work in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81920-bmw-2025-r-1300-gs-adventure-emergency-call-system-may. Based on NHTSA recall #25V480000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V480000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2025 BMW motorcycles equipped with an optional emergency call system after a software error may have deactivated the feature, increasing injury risk in crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 25, 2025. Owners will receive notification letters starting September 12, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
BMW F 800 GS, 2025
BMW F 900 GS, 2025
BMW K 1600 GT, 2025
BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE, 2025
BMW R 1300 GS, 2025
BMW S 1000 RR, 2025
BMW S 1000 R, 2025
What to do
The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since October 12, 2009. Other recent recalls include the BMW 750e XDrive (August 12, 2026) and the BMW X3 (August 12, 2026). NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE as of May 11, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure has the optional emergency call system. The recall covers vehicles with this system that may have been deactivated due to a software error.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free over-the-air or dealer software update.
September 12, 2025
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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 25V480000 — BMW 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure: Emergency Call System May Not Work in Crashes
Hello,
I own a BMW 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure: Emergency Call System May Not Work in Crashes that is covered by recall 25V480000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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