BMW C Evolution (2017-2018): Electrical system
Recall 26V305000 · May 14, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
116
vehicles affected
116
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V305000
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 116
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Connectors/plugs/receptacles
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | C Evolution | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V305000?
1 model: BMW C Evolution (2017-2018), about 116 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.