2017-2018 BMW C Evolution recall: DC/DC Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode
Report received by NHTSA: May 14, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
116 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017-2018 BMW C Evolution.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
280 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 2, 2026 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 B, 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 GT, 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 GTL and 1 more model recall: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
- March 12, 2026 2020-2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan recall: Loose Bolts May Damage Seat Belt Webbing
- Feb. 26, 2026 2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- Feb. 19, 2026 2024-2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2023-2025 BMW I7 XDRIVE60, 2025-2026 BMW 550E Xdrive and 6 more models recall: A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
- Feb. 4, 2026 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe recall: Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 NHTSA.gov beginning July 6, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW C Evolution 2017-2018
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V305000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 14, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 116 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record