2021 BMW R 18 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 BMW R 18
The 2021 BMW R 18 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 BMW R 18
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 BMW R 18, potentially affecting up to 5,048 vehicles.
Recall 24V716000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
| 5,048 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
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 notification letters were mailed on April...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 BMW R 18
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW R 18.
Safety Rating for the 2021 BMW R 18
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 BMW R 18 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 BMW R 18
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 BMW R 18. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC330322 — POWER TRAIN
The taper spline between the driveshaft and the rear drive assembly were assembled dry on certain vehicles. This could result in rust to form.
MC330322 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
The taper spline between the driveshaft and the rear drive assembly were assembled dry on certain vehicles. This could result in rust to form.
SIB710222 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
MC060321 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
On K34 and K35 motorcycles, the battery must be removed to access and test the wiring at the DME (engine control unit).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 BMW R 18
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 18
- 2021 BMW R 18 (current)
- 2022 BMW R 18 — 9 complaints
- 2023 BMW R 18 — 0 complaints
- 2024 BMW R 18 — 0 complaints
- 2025 BMW R 18 — 0 complaints