Total Complaints
9 filings
BMW K 1600 GT · model year
2013 BMW K 1600 GT
9 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013BMWK 1600 GT carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 K 1600 GT is engine with 3 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (2) and power train (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2013 K 1600 GT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
21V06000008/02/2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Recent Complaints
20220219ENGINE
We were notified in March 2021 that our a fuel pump could start a fuel leak. This could catch on fire causing damage to the motorcycle not to mention my wife and I could be severely burned. They continue to say that they do not have the part and as of September 2021 still do not have the part and as of today they still do not have the part to put in. This is very inconvenient and that I cannot ride my motorcycle for fear of injury. There are no warning lamps if it is leaking and the dealer keeps telling me he does not have the part. They canât get a fuel pump but they continue to make new motorcycles all the time. That does not make sense. They sold the motorcycle and they should be able to make all parts available. March 1 it will be one year since I have been notified.
20220219FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
We were notified in March 2021 that our a fuel pump could start a fuel leak. This could catch on fire causing damage to the motorcycle not to mention my wife and I could be severely burned. They continue to say that they do not have the part and as of September 2021 still do not have the part and as of today they still do not have the part to put in. This is very inconvenient and that I cannot ride my motorcycle for fear of injury. There are no warning lamps if it is leaking and the dealer keeps telling me he does not have the part. They canât get a fuel pump but they continue to make new motorcycles all the time. That does not make sense. They sold the motorcycle and they should be able to make all parts available. March 1 it will be one year since I have been notified.
20210914FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated 2nd letter was issued from manufacturer on Sept 2021 acknowledging delay.
20210404POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION IS NOISY. THE GEARS ARE WORN PREMATURELY. I HAVE 40K MILES ON ME 2013 K1600GT. I SAW A RECALL FOR 2017+ TRANSMISSIONS BUT I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO PRIOR YEARS. OBVIOUSLY IT WAS IN MOTION FROM 10MPH OR FASTER. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE FROM 3RD GEAR AND HIGHER.
Mileage: 20
20200228POWER TRAIN
DURING A RIDE WITH MY 2013 BMW K1600 GT THAT TOOK PLACE ON 12/15/19, I NOTED PROBLEMS WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WITH DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING GEARS. THE BIKE HAS APPROXIMATELY 25, 400 MILES. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BACK HOME WITH DIFFICULTY. I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SAN DIEGO BMW DEALERSHIP TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM. THE ATTACHED REPORT DOCUMENTS 'DAMAGE ON GEAR DOGS FOR 6TH AND 4TH GEAR. CORNERS OF DOGS SHOW ROUNDING AND ARE WORN TO A POLISHED FINISH'. THE DEALER CONTACTED BMW TO ORDER THE DAMAGED PARTS, BUT THE REPLY WAS THAT THESE PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE BECAUSE BMW HAS SINCE MODIFIED THE TRANSMISSION. THE ONLY OPTION WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AT THE COST OF $ 5407.07. THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE, CONSIDERING THE RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE, WAS SURPRISING. I SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME AWARE THAT BMW IS RECALLING THOUSANDS OF 2017-2020 K1600 GT, GTL AND B MODELS FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS RELATED TO PRODUCTION OF PARTS LACKING THE APPROPRIATE HARDNESS LEVEL. IT APPEARS THAT MY
Mileage: 25,400
20191209ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE LOWER FUEL PUMP AND OIL LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN GASKET OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF LAS VEGAS (617 5B WEST SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV) WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, AND FUEL PUMP UNIT WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,048.
Mileage: 13,048
20191209FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE LOWER FUEL PUMP AND OIL LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN GASKET OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF LAS VEGAS (617 5B WEST SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV) WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, AND FUEL PUMP UNIT WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,048.
Mileage: 13,048
20180223ENGINE
PISTONS ARE CRACKING AND MAY BREAK CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP....BMW HAS IGNORED THIS PROBLEM AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE THIS ENGINE AND HAS NO SPARE PARTS TO FIX IT....SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS!!!
Mileage: 53,500
20140407STEERING
BIKE REQUIRES CONSTANT COUNTER STEERING PRESSURE ON THE HANDLEBARS TO KEEP IT FROM VEERING SHARPLY LEFT INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT VERIFIES THAT THE BIKE DOES IN FACT PULL TO THE LEFT, HOWEVER BMW'S FIELD REPRESENTATIVE STATES THAT THE BIKE IS OPERATING "AS DESIGNED." *TR
Mileage: 810
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT have?▼
The 2013 BMW K 1600 GT has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT?▼
Yes, the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT is ENGINE with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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