Recall 26V214000: 2017–2025 BMW K1600B and 2 other models
- Report received
- Apr 2, 2026
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 9,160vehicles
- Model years
- 2017–2025
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2017 BMW K 1600 GT0 complaints
- 2018 BMW K 1600 GT5 complaints
- 2019 BMW K 1600 GT2 complaints
- 2020 BMW K 1600 GT0 complaints
- 2021 BMW K 1600 GT0 complaints
- 2022 BMW K 1600 GT1 complaints
- 2023 BMW K 1600 GT0 complaints
- 2024 BMW K 1600 GT0 complaints
- 2025 BMW K 1600 GT0 complaints
- 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL0 complaints
- 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL16 complaints
- 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL3 complaints
- 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL0 complaints
- 2021 BMW K 1600 GTL1 complaints
- 2022 BMW K 1600 GTL1 complaints
- 2023 BMW K 1600 GTL0 complaints
- 2024 BMW K 1600 GTL0 complaints
- 2025 BMW K 1600 GTL0 complaints
- 2017 BMW K1600B0 complaints
- 2018 BMW K1600B44 complaints
- 2019 BMW K1600B8 complaints
- 2020 BMW K1600B1 complaints
- 2021 BMW K1600B0 complaints
- 2022 BMW K1600B3 complaints
- 2023 BMW K1600B2 complaints
- 2024 BMW K1600B1 complaints
- 2025 BMW K1600B1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.