Model year record
2021 BMW R 18 Classic recalls & problems
The 2021 BMW R 18 Classic has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2021 BMW R 18 Classic.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityWindshield | 2 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system
I received notice (hereinafter the âNoticeâ) from BMW of North America, LLC. (hereinafter âBMWâ) concerning the âfinal remedyâ for the referenced âImportant Safety Recall concerning my two BMW R18 Classic motorcycles, VIN numbers [XXX] and [XXX] (hereinafter the âMotorcyclesâ). Both of the Motorcycles were purchased new by me from BMW Motorcycles of North Dallas (hereinafter the âDealershipâ.) " # 24V-716 After previously having received notice from BMW concerning this âImportant Safety Recallâ I had taken the Motorcycles to the Dealership and had the reverse gear deactivated in order to avoid the potential entry of moisture into the reverse gear control unit…
- Visibility
The contact owns a 2021 BMW R 18 Classic. The contact stated that while riding 60 MPH, the windshield failed to effectively protect him from the wind. The contact stated that due to the failure, the contactâs head was not protected from the wind gust while riding. The contact had reached out to the dealer and was informed that there was no replacement part for the windshield. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 600.
- Visibility › Windshield
The contact owns a 2021 BMW R18 Classic. The contact stated while riding at 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the windshield on the motorcycle was buffering, causing a wind vibration that caused the contact head to shake violently and blurred the contactâs vision making it difficult for the contact to see while riding. The contact slowed down and veered to the side of the road took off his helmet and continued to ride to his residence at a slower speed. The motorcycle was taken to a local dealer who inspected the motorcycle but stated that the failure of the motorcycle was a design flaw. The dealer was unable to repair the motorcycle. The contactâs concern was that the disruptive…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.