BMW Recall certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 13, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

BMW Recall – Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat

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

NHTSA ID Number: 26V214000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9160

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 25, 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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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