What BMW K 1600 GT owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See BMW K 1600 GT safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
The vehicle systems named most often in BMW K 1600 GT complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V214000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW K1600 GT Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact became aware of a gasoline odor coming from the motorcycle. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The motorcycle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 10,200.
URGENT Please. I want to Repair ASAP. I write as someone who is Knowledgeable about these issues. I have repaired my own Motorcycles and Cars for about 30 years now. I also have owned several BMW Motorcycles. This issue with this 2012 BMW K1600 GT Motorcycle is that the Front and Rear Shocks wear out very often. BMW installed these electronic shocks on these bikes and they are very cheaply made. You will find many many forums online where thousands of people have to replace these shocks at 8000, 10,000 or so miles. A week ago I took the bike to the Dealer where they replaced the Fuel Pump on a Recall, they confirmed the shocks were gone. Cost of the 2 Shocks WITHOUT Labor is over …
Heavy smell of gas, fuel is spraying from threads of the plastic quick disconnect fitting that is attached to the discharge from the fuel tank.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V023000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and stated that parts were available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that he would receive a call back. The contact had not yet received a response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V0230000 (Suspension). The dealer had been notified of the issue and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
We were notified in March 2021 that our a fuel pump could start a fuel leak. This could catch on fire causing damage to the motorcycle not to mention my wife and I could be severely burned. They continue to say that they do not have the part and as of September 2021 still do not have the part and as of today they still do not have the part to put in. This is very inconvenient and that I cannot ride my motorcycle for fear of injury. There are no warning lamps if it is leaking and the dealer keeps telling me he does not have the part. They canât get a fuel pump but they continue to make new motorcycles all the time. That does not make sense. They sold the motorcycle and they should be able …
The contact owns a 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated 2nd letter was issued from manufacturer on Sept 2021 acknowledging delay.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
Return Control Unit Reverser
After quality inspection it has been found that the reverser control unit PN 61 35 8 524 078 was installed ona number of units. This specific control unit was inadequately manufactured leaving a possibility of corrosionthat could lead to the reverser function failing particularly in more humid climates.
Traces of wear seem to be found on the needle bearing bush of the rear suspension strut. The ZnNi (zinc-nickel) corrosion protection coating can be worn in the area of the race for the needles of thebearing and does not constitute bearing bush wear.
Sealing ring on the differential cover of the reverser is leaking. Radial shaft seal faulty.
On affected vehicles, a clamp on the fuel hose (quick coupling connector to the fuel pump) can happen to be crimped insufficiently. During the motorcycle starting process, the fuel system develops a higher pressure than while riding. This increased pressure during start-up can cause the fuel hose to move on the quick coupling connector and over time could eventually slip off the quick connector coupling. As a consequence, small amounts of fuel can spill under the parked vehicle and the engine will not start.
After close inspection it has been found that the Hose clamp on the fuel line may be insufficiently crimped at the quick connection coupling at the fuel pump. During starting operation, a higher pressure occurs in the fuel system than while driving. Due to this increased pressure during starting operation, the fuel line can move on the quick connection and may slip off the quick connection completely. As a result, small amounts of fuel can leak out and the engine cannot be started.
Delivery Stop 330008 is now associated with 33 04 24 Service Action: Check Suspension Strut
After close inspection it has been found there was an issue during production of the suspension strut that the proportional valve in the suspension strut may loosen over the course of the service life. This results in a loss of damping function.
On affected vehicles, a clamp on the fuel hose (quick coupling connector to the fuel pump) can happen to be crimped insufficiently. During the motorcycle starting process, the fuel system develops a higher pressure than while riding. This increased pressure during start-up can cause the fuel hose to move on the quick coupling connector and over time could eventually slip off the quick connector coupling. As a consequence, small amounts of fuel can spill under the parked vehicle and the engine will not start.
Due to a manufacturing fault, the proportional valve within the suspension strut may come loose over its lifetime. As a result, this can lead to a loss of the damping function.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÃÂÃÂdischarged batteryâÃÂàcomplaints.
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÃÂÃÂFuel StripâÃÂàequipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE19-002 on March 25, 2019. This investigation was opened based on six consumer complaints alleging 2018 and 2019 BMW K-1600 motorcycles were unstable at highway speeds and that the instability was exacerbated while in traffic.ODI opened the PE to determine the severity and frequency associated with the alleged defect. In response to an ODI Information Request (IR) letter, BMW submitted a total of 20 complaints, 15 field reports and 5
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange. Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked. Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend. However, during the course of responding to o
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2011–2025, owners most often name: power train, engine, fuel system, gasoline. 31 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.