BMW recalls 2017–2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and Grand America vehicles over seal that can let moisture in
The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and let moisture inside, which can make the unit overheat and increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit free of charge, and a second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW K 1600 Gtl, K 1600 Gt, K 1600 Grand America and 1 more 2017–2025
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 9,160 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V214000
- Model years: 2017–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
- 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.
- Consequence
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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, anticipated late October 2026. 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.
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