The worst 2017 BMW C Evolution problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
- What is wrong
- 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 beginning July 6, 2026.
Recall number 26V305000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars." The front rims may not be marked with the required rim type and the DOT designation.
- Risk
- Since the rim is not marked with the rim size and the DOT designation, a tire of the incorrect size may be installed on this rim, affecting the handling of the scoter and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any rims that are not correctly marked, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V467000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 BMW C Evolution 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Customer cannot start the vehicle, various warning lights including high voltage warnings are illuminated...
- The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
- With the introduction of the Silent Charge function for model year 2016, the control of the charging fan...
- With the introduction of the Silent Charge function, the control of the charging fan was reconfigured for...
- E Scooter will not start due to discharged battery.
- Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a...
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc
Compare the 2017 BMW C Evolution
Other model years
Questions about the 2017 BMW C Evolution
Is the 2017 BMW C Evolution reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 BMW C Evolution.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW C Evolution?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW C Evolution have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and wheels.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2017 BMW C Evolution?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history