Component recorded by NHTSA
Power Train › Manual Transmission › Seals / Gaskets
Campaign summary
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.
Remedy in the source record
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.
Confirm current remedy eligibility, parts availability, and completion status with NHTSA, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Catalog coverage
Vehicle pages represented here
This list reflects vehicle pages in MyRecallCheck, not necessarily the campaign's full affected population or every affected product. Use the official VIN lookup for applicability.
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BMW | K 1600 B |
| 2019 | BMW | K 1600 B |
| 2020 | BMW | K 1600 B |
| 2022 | BMW | K 1600 B |
| 2023 | BMW | K 1600 B |
| 2024 | BMW | K 1600 B |
| 2018 | BMW | K 1600 GT |
| 2019 | BMW | K 1600 GT |
| 2018 | BMW | K 1600 GTL |
| 2019 | BMW | K 1600 GTL |
| 2022 | BMW | K 1600 GTL |
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