2020 BMW K 1600 B Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 BMW K 1600 B, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 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…
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Suspension: rear
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.
Remedy: 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.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 BMW K 1600 B have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At highway speeds when approaching any large vehicle the motorcycle oscillates to the point of loss of control. This occurs at distances up to 300 yards. In brisk cross winds on open road the same con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2021 · Steering
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 2020 BMW K 1600 B
How do I know if my 2020 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 BMW K 1600 B; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 22V023000).
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.