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2017-2018 BMW C Evolution recall: connectors/plugs/receptacles

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 14, 2026. It covers about 116 vehicles.

vehicles affected
116
reported
May 14, 2026
owners notified
Jul 13, 2026

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V305000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 BMW C Evolution connectors/plugs/receptacles?

Yes. Recall 26V305000, reported on May 14, 2026, covers about 116 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V305000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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