NHTSA Campaign 26V214000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
NHTSA campaign 26V214000 covers 14 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets. The repair is free.
BMW of North America, LLC filed the report for 26V214000 with NHTSA on April 2, 2026; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 26V214000, NHTSA lists up to 9,160 potentially affected vehicles.
26V214000 covers 3 models from BMW, model years 2018–2025.
Owners of the model years 26V214000 covers have filed at least 11 complaints naming the power train, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 26V214000 vehicles, the 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL has the most (3).
By potentially affected vehicles, 26V214000 ranks 85 of 282 BMW of North America, LLC recalls on this site.
Besides 26V214000, BMW of North America, LLC has 20 other recalls on the power train on this site; the one before 26V214000 was 25V672000, reported on October 8, 2025.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- The risk
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
Reported April 2, 2026
Vehicles covered by 26V214000 (14)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V214000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: April 2, 2026. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted