2017 BMW C Evolution
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2017 BMW C Evolution. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars." The front rims may not be marked with the required rim type and the DOT designation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Since the rim is not marked with the rim size and the DOT designation, a tire of the incorrect size may be installed on this rim, affecting the handling of the scoter and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any rims that are not correctly marked, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10242537Customer cannot start the vehicle, various warning lights including high voltage warnings are illuminated on the instrument cluster.
- 10227580The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
- 10227579The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- 10227578The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- 10227577The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- 10215031Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
- 10215025Shipping 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
- 10214944Please 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.
- 10205115With the introduction of the Silent Charge function for model year 2016, the control of the charging fan was reconfigured for its implementation. In rare cases, it is possible for the charging fan to cause voltage spikes and damage the electrical machine electronics (EME) module.
- 10204681With the introduction of the Silent Charge function, the control of the charging fan was reconfigured for its implementation. In rare cases, it is possible for the charging fan to cause voltage spikes and damage the electrical machine electronics (EME) module. If this EME damage occurs, the charging fan will run continuously as soon as the ignition is switched on.
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
- 10147804After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
- 10136319E Scooter will not start due to discharged battery.
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