2017–2025 BMW (4 models) Powertrain / Transmission Recall 26V214000
NHTSA recall 26V214000 covers about 9,160 2017–2025 BMW (4 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Apr 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V214000 · 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 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.
The risk
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 30, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
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 K 1600 B | 2017–2025 | — |
| BMW K 1600 Grand America | 2018–2025 | — |
| BMW K 1600 Gt | 2017–2025 | — |
| BMW K 1600 Gtl | 2017–2025 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 2, 2026
- Owner notification
- Oct 30, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Nov 28, 2016 to Jan 16, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 26V214000
- 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 26V214000 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 26V214000?
NHTSA recall 26V214000 covers about 9,160 2017–2025 BMW (4 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Apr 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V214000?
NHTSA's record for 26V214000 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 26V214000?
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 26V214000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 30, 2026 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 26V214000, 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.