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2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2023 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.

  1. Seals/gaskets (power train)

    NHTSA 26V214000 Reported 9,160 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare BMW K 1600 Gtl model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K 1600 Gtl model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2011 BMW K 1600 Gtl10
2012 BMW K 1600 Gtl433
2013 BMW K 1600 Gtl17
2014 BMW K 1600 Gtl17
2015 BMW K 1600 Gtl01
2016 BMW K 1600 Gtl03
2017 BMW K 1600 Gtl10
2018 BMW K 1600 Gtl216
2019 BMW K 1600 Gtl33
2020 BMW K 1600 Gtl30
2021 BMW K 1600 Gtl11
2022 BMW K 1600 Gtl11
2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl10
2024 BMW K 1600 Gtl20
2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl10

Checking a specific 2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl

How do I know if my 2023 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 BMW K 1600 Gtl; 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.