BMW R 18: Seals/gaskets

Date

Sept. 27, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW R 18 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Power Train › Manual Transmission › Seals/Gaskets

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

5048

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

April 7, 2025

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Reverse Gear Control Unit · Reverse Gear Control Unit · 9444031

Recall number

24V716000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.