Bmw Recall 26V214000: Power Train, Manual Transmission, Seals/gaskets
NHTSA recall 26V214000 · announced April 2, 2026 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 9,160 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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, anticipated late October 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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.