NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
BMW of North America, LLC - Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
Published: April 2, 2026Recall ID: 26V214000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 26V214000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V214000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| 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. 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. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 9160 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |