2020 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2021 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2022 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2025 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2017 Bmw K 1600 B | 2023 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2024 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2021 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2022 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2023 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2024 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2025 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gtl — Power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets
Published April 6, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 2, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V214000, published April 6, 2026 and initiated April 2, 2026. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2021 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2022 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2025 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2017 Bmw K 1600 B | 2023 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2024 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2021 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2022 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2023 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2024 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2025 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gtl — Power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- K 1600 GT
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 BMW K 1600 GT | 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL | 2018 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2019 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2020 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2021 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2022 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2025 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2017 BMW K 1600 B | 2023 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2024 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA | 2017 BMW K 1600 GT | 2018 BMW K 1600 GT | 2019 BMW K 1600 GT | 2021 BMW K 1600 GT | 2022 BMW K 1600 GT | 2023 BMW K 1600 GT | 2024 BMW K 1600 GT | 2025 BMW K 1600 GT | 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2021 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2022 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2025 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2017 Bmw K 1600 B | 2023 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2024 Bmw K 1600 Grand America | 2017 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2021 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2022 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2023 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2024 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2025 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gtl — Power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V214000 on April 6, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: K 1600 GT.