BMW C Evolution: Connectors/plugs/receptacles

Date

May 14, 2026

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW C Evolution (2017, 2018)

Component

Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

116

What can happen

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.

Owner notification date

July 13, 2026

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Main wiring harness · Main wiring harness · 8355729

Recall number

26V305000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.