The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V884000·Announced 2023-12-22

BMW Recalls 2021-2024 R 18 Motorcycles for Headlight Defect

BMW is recalling 2,369 motorcycles because headlight attachment points may break, causing insufficient illumination and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a crash due to insufficient illumination, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental motorcycles. The recall involves 2,369 vehicles where the headlight low beam attachment points may break. This defect can shift the reflector out of position, resulting in insufficient illumination and a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.

Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause glare for oncoming traffic, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a safety hazard related to vehicle lighting.

Dealers will replace the headlamp free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 5, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R 18 B, R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,369

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • R 18 B
  • R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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