NHTSA Campaign 24V716000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Sep 27, 2024 · 5,048 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Consequence

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2025 Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW R 18 2021 5,048
BMW R 18 2022 5,048
BMW R 18 2023 5,048
BMW R 18 2024 5,048

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V716000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.