Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seal in your manual transmission helps keep water out of the reverse gear control unit. In your 2017-2025 K 1600 GT or 2018-2025 Grand America, this seal might break down over time, letting water in.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets inside the control unit, it can overheat, causing a fire in your reverse gear system. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the reverse gear control unit with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and a second notice will be sent once the repair is ready.
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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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