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BMW R 18 recalls

1 recall covering model years 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.

BMW R18 motorcycle reverse gear unit can overheat and burn critical

Reported 2024-09-27 · Campaign 24V716000 · Model years: 2022

On certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles, the seal on the reverse gear control unit can break down over time. Once the seal fails, moisture gets inside the unit, and that can make it overheat. An overheating unit can catch fire. As a temporary fix, the dealer disconnects the reverse gear control unit from the motorcycle's electrical system, so reverse will not work. The dealer later replaces the unit entirely. Both the interim step and the replacement are free.

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Owner complaints by model year

Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW R 18. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.

Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
20229010