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BMW K 1600 Motorcycles Reverse Gear Overheating Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V214000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Power Train:manual Transmission:seals/gaskets |
| Vehicles covered | 14 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On these motorcycles, a seal on the reverse gear control unit can deteriorate over time and let moisture get inside the unit. If moisture gets in, the control unit can overheat. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit at no charge, and a follow-up letter will be sent once the final remedy is ready.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free; BMW will send a second letter once replacement parts are available.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V214000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (14)
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Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Power Train Recalls Involve Transmission and Motorcycle Drive Failures · all 13 BMW recalls in this area
Other BMW K 1600 B recalls
- Feb 29, 2024BMW Motorcycle Front Strut Failure Riskhigh
- Jan 21, 2022BMW K 1600 Rear Suspension Strut Defecthigh
Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
- Safety risk
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. 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 May 25, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.