BMW C Evolution: Electrical system — connectors/plugs/receptacles

Affects BMW C Evolution · 2017–2018 — about 116 vehicles.

The hazard

Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational