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2018 BMW C Evolution Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 BMW C Evolution has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 BMW C Evolution. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 BMW C Evolution. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
DC/DC Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode
NHTSA #26V305000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles · NHTSA notice
Reported May 14, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 116 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified July 13, 2026
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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