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NHTSA recall,

BMW K 1600 B (2017-2025), BMW K 1600 Grand America (2018-2025), BMW K 1600 GT (2017-2025), and 1 more

The reverse gear control unit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

BMW of North America, LLC 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. An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

The recall affects 9,160 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on April 2, 2026. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026, and a second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from May 25, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge.
  3. You may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  4. Watch your mail. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your BMW affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • K 1600 B, model years 2017 to 2025
  • K 1600 Grand America, model years 2018 to 2025
  • K 1600 GT, model years 2017 to 2025
  • K 1600 GTL, model years 2017 to 2025

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
Transmission or drivetrain defect
Campaign
26V214000
Vehicles affected
9,160
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer phone
1-800-525-7417

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)