BMW K 1600 GT problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2025).

Complaints
18
Recalls
9
Model years
14
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20117201242013201422016201722018220192020202112022202320242025
NHTSA complaints per BMW K 1600 GT model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW K 1600 GT model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 K 1600 GT00002—
2024 K 1600 GT00002—
2023 K 1600 GT00001—
2022 K 1600 GT10001Transmission & Drivetrain
2021 K 1600 GT00001—
2020 K 1600 GT00003—
2019 K 1600 GT20003Suspension
2018 K 1600 GT20022Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 K 1600 GT00002—
2016 K 1600 GT20000Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 K 1600 GT00001—
2013 K 1600 GT40001Transmission & Drivetrain
2012 K 1600 GT70004Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 K 1600 GT00001—

Most common BMW K 1600 GT problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the BMW K 1600 GT received by NHTSA each month.

BMW K 1600 GT recalls

  • Recall 26V214000Apr 2, 20269,160 vehiclesModel years 2017–2025

    Risk: An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V480000Jul 25, 202533 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

  • Recall 24V165000Feb 29, 2024191 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V023000Jan 21, 20225,063 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V060000Feb 8, 202120,963 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

  • Recall 20V471000Aug 10, 202016,926 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V692000Oct 1, 20194,672 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V617000Dec 12, 201350,184 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 13V526000Oct 25, 20132,475 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology