CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 install an electrical relay between the battery and 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate over time, allowing moisture to get inside the unit. This can cause the unit to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the motorcycle's electrical system, free of charge. Authorized BMW dealers will then install an electrical relay between the battery and the reverse gear control unit, also at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2025. If you have questions, contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW R 18 | 2021202220232024 |
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