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2018 BMW K 1600 GTL

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known 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 water out of a small computer that controls the reverse gear. Over time, this seal can wear out and let water in, causing the computer to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reverse gear control unit overheats, it could catch fire while you're driving. This is a serious safety risk that could cause damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the reverse gear control unit with a new one to prevent overheating - all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the notice, and you can reach out to BMW customer service if you have any questions or concerns.
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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 shift forks, selector sleeve, and gear wheel in your motorcycle's manual transmission are critical parts that help you switch gears smoothly. In some 2017-2020 K 1600 GT, GTL, and B models, these parts might be weaker than they should be.
Risk if Unfixed
If these parts fail, your motorcycle's transmission could engage two gears at once, causing the rear wheel to lock up. This could make it hard to control the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the affected parts with new ones, free of charge. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you can schedule the work at your convenience.
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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 →

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POWER TRAIN
2 recalls

Other BMW K 1600 GTL Years

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

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