2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl
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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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.
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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…
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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…
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,802 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Strong scent of fuel odor. Plastic elbow connectors is the culprit . This is the 2nd time this bike went in for Fuel leak problem. 1st time it went in the Bmw service bike was at 19,500 miles went in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Motorcycle has 45000miles and the transmission started to stutter in 4th gear, the symptoms match the recalled transmission for 2017 bmw k1600. This is very dangerous and in 4th gear the vehicle is tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 26, 2024 · Power train
Compare BMW K 1600 Gtl model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K 1600 Gtl model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 4 | 33 |
| 2013 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 7 |
| 2014 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 2 | 16 |
| 2019 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl
How do I know if my 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl; 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 13V526000).
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.