BMW K 1600 B, K 1600 Grand America, K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL (2017-2025): Power train
Recall 26V214000 · Apr 2, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
9,160
vehicles affected
9,160
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V214000
- Date
- Apr 2, 2026
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 9,160
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission > Seals/gaskets
- Model years
- 2017-2025
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
What can happen
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 35 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V214000?
4 models: BMW K 1600 B (2017-2025), BMW K 1600 Grand America (2018-2025), BMW K 1600 GT (2017-2025) and 1 more, about 9,160 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V214000?
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.
What can happen?
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.