BMW K 1600 Gtl Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 72 owner complaints across 15 model years of the BMW K 1600 Gtl (2011–2025). The most-complained-about year is 2012.
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 2 | 16 |
| 2017 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 4 | 33 |
| 2011 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
What BMW K 1600 Gtl owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. The 2012 model year has the most, with 33.
All BMW K 1600 Gtl recalls (8)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW K 1600 Gtl, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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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…
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
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Suspension: front
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
Model years: 2024
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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.…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Model years: 2012
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Manual transmission (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped)…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at…
Model years: 2012
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Engine and 2 other components
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or…
Model years: 2012
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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.