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BMW 2BL-K16AA; 8BL-K16AA — recall

Name: BMW 2BL-K16AA; 8BL-K16AA
Brand: BMW

Automotive · Japan · 2026-07-30

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW reverse unit improper manufacturing, insufficient sealing, moisture, electrical corrosion, overheating, fire risk

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-07-30
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	2BL-K16AA; 8BL-K16AA
Model year	BMW K1600GT; BMW K1600GTL; BMW K1600B
Units affected	1034
Defect	In the reverse unit, due to an improper manufacturing process, the sealing of the unit is insufficient, allowing moisture to penetrate inside, which can cause electrolytic corrosion of the electrical contacts. As a result, the unit may overheat, leading to thermal damage and malfunction of the electronic circuit, and in the worst case, there is a risk of fire.
Component	Drive system (Reverse unit)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	All vehicles will have the reverse unit replaced with a good one.
Recall number	外-42170
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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