Recall 24V716000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

Report Date

20240927

Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Safety Consequence

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2025 Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2021	BMW	R 18
2022	BMW	R 18
2023	BMW	R 18
2024	BMW	R 18

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.