Bmw recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw K 1600 B 2017–2025
- Bmw K 1600 Grand America 2018–2025
- Bmw K 1600 Gt 2017–2025
- Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2017–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V214000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 2, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,160
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission › Seals/gaskets
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Suspension Feb 29, 2024
- Bmw recall: Suspension Jan 21, 2022
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 8, 2021
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 10, 2020
- Bmw recall: Power train Oct 1, 2019
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 12, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.