BMW R 18 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the BMW R 18 (model years 2021–2024). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (1 complaint). The 2024 model year has the most recalls (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW R 18 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 1 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 of 4 | |
| Power train | 1 | 1 of 4 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V658000 | Oct 7, 2026 | Power train: manual transmission, seals/gaskets | 2021–2024 | 4,630 |
| 24V716000 | Sep 26, 2024 | Power train: manual transmission, seals/gaskets | 2021–2024 | 5,048 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.