GROUNDWORK — 25V480000: Equipment and vehicle information recall for BMW R 1300 GS and 6 other models BMW R 1300 GS and 6 other models: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 25V480000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 25V480000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:37:23.229Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=25V480000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2025 BMW R 1300 GS 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE 2025 BMW K 1600 GT 2025 BMW F 900 GS 2025 BMW F 800 GS 2025 BMW S 1000 R 2025 BMW S 1000 RR OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. OWNER PREPARATION Compare the report with vehicle documents and existing records. Avoid a physical test intended to reproduce the reported hazard. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE Confirm current remedy arrangements The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 25V480000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. What remedy, required parts or software, and appointment arrangements are currently available for this VIN, and which interim instructions apply? The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which exact equipment or vehicle-information item is covered, and what evidence confirms the specified remedy? Compare the answer with the reported component: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which module and software completion record demonstrate that the update for 25V480000 was applied? Ask the service provider how the campaign-specific software remedy is documented. A dashboard reset is not evidence of the specified update. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. What dated document records the remedy performed under 25V480000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.