2021-2024 BMW R 18 recall: seals/gaskets
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 26, 2024. It covers about 5,048 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,048
- reported
- Sep 26, 2024
- owners notified
- Apr 7, 2025
- related complaints
- 1
Power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 install an electrical relay between the battery and 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.
Recall number 24V716000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 24V716000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2024 BMW R 18 seals/gaskets?
Yes. Recall 24V716000, reported on September 26, 2024, covers about 5,048 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V716000?
As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will install an electrical relay between the battery and 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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