Starter assembly: relayRecall 24V-557 · 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
BMW of North America, LLC recall 24V-557 covers 1,582 2024 BMW R 1300 GS for a starter assembly: relay problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V557000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
The risk
An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 14, 2023 to March 18, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.