2017–2025 BMW K 1600 B & 2017–2025 BMW K 1600 GT + 2 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V214000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9,160
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-525-7417
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Recall started by
- MFR