On December 22, 2023, BMW of North America LLC issued a voluntary safety recall for all 2021 through 2024 BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental bikes. The headlamps on these bikes have low beam reflectors with attachment points that could become damaged over time with normal use, and eventually break.
If all the reflectors break, then the reflector might not adequately reflect the light so that a rider can see the road well, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an unwanted glare could be directed at oncoming traffic from the dislodged reflectors, which could also increase the risk of a crash.
