BMW Recalls 2017-2018 C Evolution Motorcycles for Electrical Fire Risk
BMW is recalling 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles because water splash can corrode electrical contacts, potentially causing overheating and fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug. This exposure can result in corrosion of the electrical contacts.
Corrosion on these electrical contacts may cause overheating, which increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or fire associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug with a repair cable kit free of charge. Additionally, the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter will be checked; if contact corrosion is found, 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW C EVOLUTION
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 116
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- C EVOLUTION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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