2017–2018 BMW C Evolution Recall: Front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the…
NHTSA campaign 26V305000 · Electrical System · filed May 14, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | C Evolution | 2017, 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V305000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.