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BMW of North America, LLC Recall

2025 BMW K 1600 B: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

Updated April 2, 2026

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 2025 BMW K 1600 B, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS. Hazard: An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

Is the BMW of North America, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on April 2, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

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.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

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.

Contact: BMW of North America, LLC

The hazard

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

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V214000
Recalled
April 2, 2026
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