NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Insufficient Illumination from Low Beams/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #23V884000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,369 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 5, 2024
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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