2017-2025 BMW K 1600 B, 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 GT, 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 GTL and 1 more model recall: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
Report received by NHTSA: April 2, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
9,160 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 B, 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 GT, 2017-2025 BMW K 1600 GTL, 2018-2025 BMW K 1600 Grand America.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
279 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 12, 2026 2020-2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan recall: Loose Bolts May Damage Seat Belt Webbing
- Feb. 26, 2026 2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- Feb. 19, 2026 2024-2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 2023-2025 BMW I7 XDRIVE60, 2025-2026 BMW 550E Xdrive and 6 more models recall: A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
- Feb. 4, 2026 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe recall: Rear Lights May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
- Jan. 30, 2026 2021-2024 BMW 330I, 2021-2024 BMW 430I, 2021-2024 BMW 530I and 5 more models recall: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- 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
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V214000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 9,160 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record