# BMW of North America, LLC: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat (26V214000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat |
| NHTSA ID | 26V214000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 9160 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | 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, anticipated late October 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. |

## Why this score
- 9,160 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V214000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.