NHTSA recall 17V481000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 17V481000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2017-07-28 |
| Owners notified | 2017-10-16 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 47775 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2019 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2019-04-22 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 47775 |
| Reported remedied | 8453 (17%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2019 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2008 BMW F650 GS | Built 2008-01-11 to 2012-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 2009 BMW F650 GS | Built 2008-01-11 to 2012-06-01. |
| 2010 BMW F650 GS | Built 2008-01-11 to 2012-06-01. |
| 2011 BMW F650 GS | Built 2008-01-11 to 2012-06-01. |
| 2012 BMW F650 GS | Built 2008-01-11 to 2012-06-01. |
| 2008 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-10-16. |
| 2009 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-09-27. |
| 2010 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-09-27. |
| 2011 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-10-16. |
| 2012 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-09-27. |
| 2013 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-09-27. |
| 2014 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-10-16. |
| 2015 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-09-27. |
| 2016 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-09-27. |
| 2017 BMW F800 GS | Built 2007-09-27 to 2017-09-27. |
| 2014 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-10-01 to 2017-07-21. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-10-01 to 2017-07-21. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-10-01 to 2017-07-21. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2017 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-10-01 to 2017-07-21. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2013 BMW F800 GT | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2014 BMW F800 GT | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2015 BMW F800 GT | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2016 BMW F800 GT | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2017 BMW F800 GT | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2013 BMW F800 R | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2014 BMW F800 R | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2015 BMW F800 R | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2016 BMW F800 R | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2017 BMW F800 R | Built 2012-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2014 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-09-18. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2014 BMW R1200 GS | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2015 BMW R1200 GS | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2016 BMW R1200 GS | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2017 BMW R1200 GS | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2018 BMW R1200 GS | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-09-18. |
| 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-09-18. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-09-18. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2017 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE | Built 2013-08-01 to 2017-09-18. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 BMW R1200 R | Built 2014-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2016 BMW R1200 R | Built 2014-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2017 BMW R1200 R | Built 2014-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2015 BMW R1200 RS | Built 2014-10-01 to 2017-07-21. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 BMW R1200 RS | Built 2014-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2017 BMW R1200 RS | Built 2014-10-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2016 BMW S1000 XR | Built 2015-04-01 to 2017-07-21. |
| 2017 BMW S1000 XR | Built 2015-04-01 to 2017-07-21. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| B841422 | 2023-05-01. Service bulletin. Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates). |
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| B651623 | 2023-05-01. Service bulletin. Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed. |
| SIB010119 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered. 1. Air flap control (link), active, upper (G12, G30) 1. Air flap control (drive), active, upper. 2. Air flaps, upper (assembly). 3. Air flaps, lower (assembly). |
| TEC24 | 2022-08-01. Service bulletin. Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return |
| SIM010603 | 2022-08-01. Service bulletin. MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program |
| SIB010121 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section. If you have Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair. |
| SISIB011317 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC |
| SIM010917 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC |
| B3106170621 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim. |
| B610121 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.