2021–2024 BMW R 18 Powertrain / Transmission Recall 24V716000
NHTSA recall 24V716000 covers about 5,048 2021–2024 BMW R 18 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Sep 26, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V716000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Powertrain / transmission (manual transmission, seals/gaskets)
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.
The risk
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will install an electrical relay between the battery and 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.
Status: NHTSA lists Apr 7, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| BMW R 18 | 2021–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 26, 2024
- Owner notification
- Apr 7, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 24V716000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V716000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V716000?
NHTSA recall 24V716000 covers about 5,048 2021–2024 BMW R 18 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Sep 26, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V716000?
NHTSA's record for 24V716000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V716000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V716000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 7, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V716000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.