2021 BMW K 1600 GT recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2021 BMW K 1600 GT. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 BMW K 1600 GT. Check your K 1600 GT by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2021 BMW K 1600 GT recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 26V214000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
- Risk
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
2021 BMW K 1600 GT complaints and service bulletins
BMW has issued at least 10 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
- Engine (1)
- Equipment (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Wheels (1)
Read BMW K 1600 GT owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Check your K 1600 GT by VIN
Not every 2021 BMW K 1600 GT is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.