Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 27, 2024
BMW R18 (2022) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire
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.
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80782-bmw-r18-2022-recall-overheated-reverse-gear-risk-of-fire.
“BMW R18 (2022) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80782-bmw-r18-2022-recall-overheated-reverse-gear-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #24V716000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V716000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled 2021-2024 BMW R 18 motorcycles due to a fire risk from an overheated reverse gear control unit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Sept. 27, 2024. Owners should contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
How to tell if you have it
BMW R 18, 2021-2024
What to do
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. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating. This increases the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since 2009-10-12. Other recent recalls include BMW 750e XDrive (2025) Recall: Power Loss Risk (2026-08-12), BMW X3 (2024-2026) Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control (2026-08-12), and BMW X4 (2025) Recall: Fire Risk from Engine Starter Overheating (2026-08-07). Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda 2025 CB1000SP Motorcycle Recall: Engine Fire Risk (2025-12-18), Honda CBR600RR (2024-2026) Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire (2025-12-18), and Ducati Panigale V4 S (2025) Recall: Sudden Rear Brake Loss Risk (2026-01-28).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2021-2024 model year BMW R18. The recall covers these specific years and models.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Disconnect Reverse Gear Unit
The reverse gear control unit must be disconnected from the electrical system to prevent overheating.
Get Free Replacement Unit
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit at no cost to the owner.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months 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 24V716000 — BMW R18 (2022) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire
Hello,
I own a BMW R18 (2022) Recall: Overheated Reverse Gear Risk of Fire 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.
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 18, 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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