Campaign 26V-214

Seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating

Defect 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V214000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about powertrain on these vehicles: 11, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-214
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
BMW	K 1600 B	2017 to 2025	1
BMW	K 1600 Grand America	2018 to 2025	0
BMW	K 1600 GT	2017 to 2025	4
BMW	K 1600 GTL	2017 to 2025	6

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

2 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-525 Aug 12, 2026
Connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a…
25V-672 Oct 8, 2025
Cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a loss of drive power
24V-716 Sep 27, 2024
Seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating
23V-821 Dec 6, 2023
Weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission…
23V-011 Jan 18, 2023
In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel
22V-752 Oct 7, 2022
Clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil