2017-2025 BMW K1600B, BMW K 1600 Grand America and others recall: seals/gaskets
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 2, 2026. It covers about 9,160 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,160
- reported
- Apr 2, 2026
- owners notified
- Oct 30, 2026
- related complaints
- 31
Power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 25, 2026.
Recall number 26V214000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 26V214000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2025 BMW K1600B, BMW K 1600 Grand America and others seals/gaskets?
Yes. Recall 26V214000, reported on April 2, 2026, covers about 9,160 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V214000?
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 25, 2026.
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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