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2018 BMW K 1600 GT POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #26V214000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seal in your manual transmission helps keep the reverse gear control unit dry. In some 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles, this seal can break down, allowing water to get inside the unit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reverse gear control unit overheats due to water inside, it could catch fire, causing a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the reverse gear control unit with a new one that's designed to prevent overheating, at no cost to you. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it promptly.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
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Critical #19V692000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The transmission in your motorcycle is the system that helps you shift gears while riding. In certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B models, the gears inside may not be strong enough, which could cause problems with shifting.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gears wear out, you might experience a sudden rear wheel lockup, making it hard to control your motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the affected parts, including the gears and other transmission components, at no cost to you. They'll contact you once the repair is ready, and you should schedule the appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW K 1600 GT Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
1 recall
2020
3 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
4 recalls
2011
1 recall

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