2021 BMW R 18 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 BMW R 18, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 BMW R 18
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 BMW R 18 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Failed reverser mechanism recall. Dealer replaced the module and claimed reverese is still inoperable and I needed to pay to have it diagnosed. Even though the problem started with less than 1000 mile”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Power train
Compare BMW R 18 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 18 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW R 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW R 18 | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 BMW R 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW R 18 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 BMW R 18
How do I know if my 2021 BMW R 18 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 BMW R 18; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V716000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.