Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 2, 2026
BMW K 1600 B (2025) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire
BMW recalls certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles due to reverse gear control unit overheating that could cause fire. Owners must have the unit replaced free by dealers.
BMW is recalling specific 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America models because the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate, allowing moisture in and causing overheating that risks fire. This is a safety issue that requires immediate replacement to prevent fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79263-bmw-k-1600-b-2025-recall-overheated-reverse-gear-risk.
“BMW K 1600 B (2025) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79263-bmw-k-1600-b-2025-recall-overheated-reverse-gear-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V214000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V214000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain K 1600 motorcycles due to a fire hazard from an overheated reverse gear control unit. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on April 2, 2026. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
BMW K 1600 B, 2017-2025
BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA, 2018-2025
BMW K 1600 GTL, 2017-2025
BMW K 1600 GT, 2017-2025
What to do
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
NHTSA records show that the seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside, causing the unit to overheat. This overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since October 12, 2009. Other recent recalls include the BMW 750e XDrive power loss risk (August 12, 2026), the BMW X3 steering control risk (August 12, 2026), and the BMW X4 engine starter fire risk (August 7, 2026). Similar recent recalls of other brands include the Volkswagen ID.4 battery fire risk (January 21, 2026), the Kia Telluride seat motor fire risk (February 7, 2026), and the Mercedes-Benz EQB electrical system fire risk (June 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, or B model, or a 2018-2025 Grand America. The recall covers vehicles with VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting May 25, 2026.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Have Dealers Replace Unit
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit free of charge once the remedy is available.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V214000 — BMW K 1600 B (2025) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire
Hello,
I own a BMW K 1600 B (2025) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire that is covered by recall 26V214000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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