# BMW of North America, LLC: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat (26V658000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat |
| NHTSA ID | 26V658000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 4630 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 R 18 motorcycles equipped with the optional reverse gear. 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Motorcycles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V716. Motorcycles previously repaired under the prior recall will need the new repair completed. |

## Why this score
- 4,630 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V658000). 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.