BMW R 18 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints across 4 model years of the BMW R 18 (2021–2024). The most-complained-about year is 2022.
Pick your BMW R 18 model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW R 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW R 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW R 18 | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 BMW R 18 | 1 | 1 |
What BMW R 18 owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The 2022 model year has the most, with 9.
All BMW R 18 recalls (1)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R 18, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Seals/gaskets (power train)
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.
Remedy: As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner…
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.