CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water splashed up from the front wheel can reach the electrical plug connection for the 12V battery ground cable at the DC/DC converter. Over time this can corrode the electrical contacts, which may cause overheating and increase the risk of a fire.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug using a repair cable kit, and will check the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter. If contact corrosion is found, additional sections of the wiring harness will also be replaced at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 13, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is included, search your VIN on NHTSA.gov, which will be searchable beginning July 6, 2026, or contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW C Evolution | 20172018 |
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