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Vehicle recall 23V884000 · December 22, 2023

BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental

The headlight low beam attachment points may break, shifting the reflector out of position, and resulting in insufficient illumination.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R 18B and R 18 Transcontinental motorcycles. The headlight low beam attachment points may break, shifting the reflector out of position, and resulting in insufficient illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V884000
Reported to NHTSA
December 22, 2023
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Owner notification
September 5, 2024
Vehicles potentially affected
2,369
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Recall 23V884000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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