Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Exterior lighting8
- Power train1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the R 18.
26V658000 · Power train7 Oct 2026 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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.
24V716000 · Power train26 Sept 2024 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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.
NHTSA recalls