Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
BMW of North America, LLC
Which vehicles may be affected?
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.
Potentially affected: 9,160
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What NHTSA says
Component
POWER TRAIN
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, anticipated late October 2026. 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.
Is a fix available?
No fix yet
No fix yet, according to NHTSA
“A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated late October 2026.”
Until the fix is available, follow the cautions NHTSA lists on this page.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V214000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V214000
Report date: April 2, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Recall information from NHTSA, shown as published. Car Czar is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.