NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2021 BMW R 18, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW R 18.
At a glance
Complaints
1
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
5,048
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
12
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN
1
100.0%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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 7, 2025 Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
EQUIPMENT
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
POWER TRAIN
2
ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
11017294
Date: 2025-04-26. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: 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.
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10225135
Date: 2022-09-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10218394
Date: 2022-06-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
10214998
Date: 2022-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
REPLACE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION.
10206760
Date: 2021-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
On K34 and K35 motorcycles, the battery must be removed to access and test the wiring at the DME (engine control unit).
10204682
Date: 2021-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In an effort to continuously improve Motorrad connectivity capabilities, an important software update for the new 10.25? TFT display is scheduled.
10204671
Date: 2021-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Customer may complain of a noisy fuel pump. The drive frequency of the fuel pump may cause a resonance.
10201170
Date: 2021-07-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
10200266
Date: 2021-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Brackets holding the front LED turn signals are susceptible to rust with exposure to moisture.
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.