2018 BMW K 1600 B Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW K 1600 B, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW K 1600 B
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seals/gaskets (power train)
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.
Remedy: 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…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW K 1600 B have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,700 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own a 2018 BMW K1600B motorcycle. At highway speeds above approximately 65 mph, the rear of the motorcycle feels unstable and moves side to side, creating an unsafe riding condition. The motorcycle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2026 · Unknown or other
“he contact owns a 2018 BMW K 1600 B. The contact stated while having his vehicle running on the driveway, he noticed a pool of gas accumulating. The contact turned the vehicle off had the vehicle towe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare BMW K 1600 B model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K 1600 B model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW K 1600 B | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 BMW K 1600 B | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 BMW K 1600 B | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 BMW K 1600 B | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW K 1600 B | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW K 1600 B | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 BMW K 1600 B | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 BMW K 1600 B | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 BMW K 1600 B | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 BMW K 1600 B
How do I know if my 2018 BMW K 1600 B has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 BMW K 1600 B; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V214000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.