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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·May 14, 2026

BMW recalls 2017–2018 C Evolution motorcycles over wiring corrosion that could cause a fire

Water splashed by the front wheel can corrode an electrical connection near the 12V battery ground cable, which may cause overheating and raise the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the cable section with a repair cable kit for free and check the plug connector, replacing more wiring if it is corroded. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall details

Product
BMW C Evolution 2017–2018
Company
BMW of North America, LLC
Hazard
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Units
116 vehicles
Owner notification
July 13, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
May 14, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V305000
  • Model years: 2017–2018

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
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.
Consequence
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.

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