NHTSA recall 26V214000

Power Train · BMW of North America, LLC

April 2, 2026report date

9,160units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Bmw K 1600 B, 2018 Bmw K 1600 B, 2019 Bmw K 1600 B, 2020 Bmw K 1600 B, 2021 Bmw K 1600 B, 2022 Bmw K 1600 B, 2023 Bmw K 1600 B, 2024 Bmw K 1600 B, 2025 Bmw K 1600 B, 2018 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2019 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2020 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2021 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2022 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2023 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2024 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2025 Bmw K 1600 Grand America, 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2021 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2022 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2023 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2024 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2025 Bmw K 1600 Gt, 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2021 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2022 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2023 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2024 Bmw K 1600 Gtl, 2025 Bmw K 1600 Gtl.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V214000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.