Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 21, 2022
BMW K1600 B (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Damaged Link Strut
BMW is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, GTL, and B motorcycles due to a potential link strut failure that could cause instability and increase crash risk. Owners should contact BMW for free replacement.
A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling 2019-2020 K1600 GT, GTL, and B motorcycles because a link strut may become damaged, causing rear instability and increasing crash risk. This affects riders who own these specific models and requires immediate attention from dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79262-bmw-k1600-b-2020-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
“BMW K1600 B (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Damaged Link Strut.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79262-bmw-k1600-b-2020-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #22V023000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V023000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles due to a suspension defect that may cause the rear wheel to contact the link strut. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Jan. 21, 2022.
How to tell if you have it
BMW K 1600 B, 2019-2020
BMW K 1600 GTL, 2019-2020
BMW K 1600 GT, 2019-2020
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear link strut free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since Oct. 12, 2009. Recent BMW recalls include a power loss risk for the BMW 750e XDrive (Aug. 12, 2026), a steering control risk for the BMW X3 (Aug. 12, 2026), and a fire risk from engine starter overheating for the BMW X4 (Aug. 7, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include an Aston Martin DBX707 suspension recall (March 30, 2026), a KTM 390 Adventure R side stand recall (Dec. 23, 2025), and a Honda Passport suspension recall (July 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019-2020 K1600 GT, GTL, or B model. The recall covers specific years and models listed by BMW.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free replacement of the rear link strut.
Get Replacement Link Strut
Dealers will replace the rear link strut at no cost once the recall is processed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 5 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Interim owner letters mailed
3Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V023000 — BMW K1600 B (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Damaged Link Strut
Hello,
I own a BMW K1600 B (2020) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Damaged Link Strut that is covered by recall 22V023000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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