Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on April 2, 2026; 35 model-year listings affected.
Power train: manual transmission, seals/gaskets
NHTSA campaign 26V214000 · reported April 2, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 9,160 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.