BMW K 1600 B, K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL and others: Seals/gaskets

Date

April 2, 2026

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW K 1600 B (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); BMW K 1600 GT (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); BMW K 1600 GTL (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); BMW K 1600 Grand America (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Component

Power Train › Manual Transmission › Seals/Gaskets

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

9160

What can happen

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

Remedy

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.

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Reverse Gear Control Unit · Reverse Gear Control Unit · 8524078

Recall number

26V214000

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.