{"vehicle":{"id":"2024_bmw_r-18","year":2024,"make":"BMW","model":"R 18"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V658000","date":"2026-10-07","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":4630,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["R 18"],"built_from":null,"built_to":"2024-07-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V658000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024561","date":"2024-09-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain motorcycles, the reverser control unit may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could enter the control unit and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the control unit could short circuit.\nNote: This problem could cause the reverse function not to work.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the reverser control unit relay and related parts.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":935,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["R 18"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024561"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V716000","date":"2024-09-26","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles.  The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":5048,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["R 18"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V716000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023701","date":"2023-12-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain motorcycles, the mounting point for the low beam reflector(s) inside the headlamp housing could become damaged and break. If this happens, the reflector(s) could fall out of position and cause the low beam not to be aimed properly.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA headlamp that is out of position cause reduced visibility and/or glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":354,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["R 18"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023701"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}