2018 BMW K1600B Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW K1600B, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW K1600B
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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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…
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW K1600B have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,058 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The bike has been at the dealer now more times than i can count, the speedo is still off to this day by 4 miles an hour, the bike a pull to the left that has never been fixed yet. On occasion the bike”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2020 · Electrical system
“NHTSA recall number 19v692 has been open since 10/1/19. Manufacturer has failed to remedy the issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 2, 2020 · Power train
Compare BMW K1600B model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K1600B model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW K1600B | 1 | 37 |
| 2019 BMW K1600B | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 BMW K1600B | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 BMW K1600B
How do I know if my 2018 BMW K1600B 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 K1600B; 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 19V692000).
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.