# NHTSA recall 26V658000

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- Campaign number: 26V658000
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Reported: 2026\-10\-07
- Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
- Units potentially affected: 4630
- Part numbers: 9444031

## What is wrong

BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2021\-2024 R 18 motorcycles equipped with the optional reverse gear. 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 can happen

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.


## The remedy

Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1\-800\-525\-7417. Motorcycles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V716. Motorcycles previously repaired under the prior recall will need the new repair completed.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2021 BMW R 18](/makes/bmw/r-18/2021/recalls.md). Built from 2020\-09\-09.
- [2022 BMW R 18](/makes/bmw/r-18/2022/recalls.md)
- [2023 BMW R 18](/makes/bmw/r-18/2023/recalls.md)
- [2024 BMW R 18](/makes/bmw/r-18/2024/recalls.md). Built to 2024\-07\-15.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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