BMW recalls 2021-2024 R18 motorcycles with potential reverse gear control unit overheating causing fire. Owners must disconnect the unit and get a free replacement.
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling certain 2021-2024 R18 motorcycles because the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate, allowing moisture in and causing overheating that could lead to fire. This affects owners who have the specific model years and makes the motorcycle unsafe to use without repair.
The reverse gear control unit's seal may deteriorate over time, letting moisture in. This moisture causes the unit to overheat, which can lead to fire in normal use.
Owners of 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles are affected. Riders with the specific model years face the highest risk due to potential fire hazards.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2021-2024 model year BMW R18. The recall covers these specific years and models.
The reverse gear control unit must be disconnected from the electrical system to prevent overheating.
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit at no cost to the owner.
As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2025 Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
The reverse gear control unit's seal may deteriorate, allowing moisture in and causing overheating that could lead to fire.
This recall covers 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles. Check your model year and make.
Disconnect the reverse gear control unit from the electrical system and contact a BMW dealer for a free replacement unit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V716000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V716000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2025 Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417. 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.
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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.
