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2022 BMW R 18

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2024561

26 September 2024

Transport Canada lists: R 18 2020–2024

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, the reverser control unit may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could enter the control unit and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the control unit could short circuit. Note: This problem could cause the reverse function not to work.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the reverser control unit relay and related parts.

935 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2023701

22 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: R 18 2022–2024

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, the mounting point for the low beam reflector(s) inside the headlamp housing could become damaged and break. If this happens, the reflector(s) could fall out of position and cause the low beam not to be aimed properly.

Why it matters

A headlamp that is out of position cause reduced visibility and/or glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

354 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2022 BMW R 18 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2022 BMW R 18. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.