The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V716000·Announced 2026-03-09

[pending] 2021 BMW R 18

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V716000.

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: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English 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.

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

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 recalled product

Product
2021 BMW R 18
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
Affected units
5,048

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 (1)

  • R 18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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