https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW K 1600 GTL. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:46:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2022 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2019 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2018 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-2130874 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 for fuel leak recall. They said they fixed it but 300+ miles later at 19,800 miles it started a fuel leak again. This time bmw charge me to fix the fuel leak issue. Should have been part of the fuel https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1978316 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 traveling at around 50mph, when applying throttle the whole bike bucks and becomes unstable https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1937396 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Started the motorcycle in my garage, then shut it off within a few seconds as soon as I realized that gasoline was streaming at high volume out the bottom of the motorcycle. In seconds I had a 4 foot diameter puddle on the floor of my garage. The exhaust pipes got hot enough in just the few seconds (less than 5 seconds) that the engine was running that the gasoline drops hitting the exhaust pipes https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1907299 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT I noticed a smell of gasoline in my garage. Checking my motorcycle, I found fuel residue on the engine cases. I had a similar problem with an earlier BMW that I owned. My 2009 BMW R1200RT had a recall for a fuel pump replacement that I had done. A couple of years later I experienced a fuel leak. My mechanic replaced the quick disconnect in the line from the fuel tank to the carburetor. I suspect https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1844930 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT BMW K1600 GTL 2013 have the same issues that lates model, engine a lot noise and clank engine, unstable when you raided up 70 mph, really dangerous. Have to be responsable and do recalls in all those motorcycles. Thanks. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1844931 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT BMW K1600 GTL 2013 have the same issues that lates model, engine a lot noise and clank engine, unstable when you raided up 70 mph, really dangerous. Have to be responsable and do recalls in all those motorcycles. Thanks. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1812440 Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW K1600 GTL motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle inadvertently shifted into limp mode. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with throttle body failure. The dealer informed the contact that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#recall-22V023000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2019 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1786327 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT On December 26, 2021, I purchased a used BMW K1600 GTL from a private party near Houston, TX. I then proceeded to drive the motorcycle to my home located just north of Dallas, TX. The motorcycle exhibited no issues and ran perfectly. Two days later as I was driving it to get the title and registration put into my name, I began to notice the smell of fuel. At first I thought it might have been https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1776128 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Greetings.  I was notified earlier this year of a recall on my bike.  The recall was issued in February, 2021 for a safety issue with the fuel pump.  While my dealer has been very understanding and responsive, I am told the part is not available and they have no idea when they will be able to repair this important safety defect.   It has now been over 8 months since the recall and there is no info https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1775913 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL Motorcycle. The contact stated fuel was leaking from intake. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The contact stated the failure was related to https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1772652 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT BMW has an open recall regarding a defective fuel pump. Affected bikes: BMW K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, K 1600 GTL Exclusive (2011-2014) When I contact BMW they tell me my VIN is not affected, but I have 100% confirmed that my fuel pump is leaking gas at a very unsafe rate. My bike year and model matches, and the effected part also matching, including the failure. This can cause my motorbike to turn i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1770717 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW K1600 GTL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact had not e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1757403 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Dealer has not received ANY parts to repair this and cannot provide a date when they expect to receive them. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1757025 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Fuel pump replacement recall due to potential fire hazard was issued April 8, 2021. There are no parts being made available to dealers to make the repair. It has been over 3-months and per discussion with the BMW customer service there is no information as to when parts will be available. This is not being remedied in a reasonable period of time. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1755297 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The dealer has been unable to make a repair in a reasonable time. I called my dealer in May at Moon Motorsports in Monticello, MN to schedule an appointment for Recall Campaign No. 21V-060. They said replacements for this recall have been backordered. I called again today (July 2) to get an update. He said there are 32 standing orders and the #1 person had called on April 15. My bike is now smelli https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1754433 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 BMW K-1600. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The ma https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1747031 Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW K 1600 GTL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AND WHILE IT WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT DETECTE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1744253 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT WHILE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60+MPH) NEAR SEMI TRUCK TRAFFIC. THE AIR FLOW COMING OFF OF THE TRUCK WOULD IMPACT THE MOTORCYCLE, THE BIKE WOULD WOBBLE SIGNIFICANTLY MAKING IT VERY HARD TO CONTROL AND ON THE CUSP OF LOSING CONTROL. THE SAME WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THERE WERE CROSS WINDS OF 30+MPH. IN BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUS TO RIDE. THIS WOBBLE HAPPENED EACH T https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1739611 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V060000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT CALLED BMW MOTORCYCLES OF GREATER CINCINNATI (140 N VERITY PKWY, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042) WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED HOWEVER, HE WAS CALLED THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE O https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1738789 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V060000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BMW MOTORCYCLES SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (14855 SHELDON RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170, (734) 453-0500) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#recall-21V060000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2014 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#recall-21V060000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2013 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#recall-21V060000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2012 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1699445 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT THIS BIKE LEAKS THE PRESSUREIZED GASOLINE FROM THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE SPRAYING THE GASOLINE ON TOP OF THE ENGIEN AND LEAKING DOWN TO AREA OF EXHAUST PIPES CAUSING VERY HUGE CHANGE OF FIRE. WE FOUND THE RECALL NUMBER 13V-617 FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM FROM NHTSA:S WEBSITE BUT NOBODY FROM BMW OR HHTSA CONFORMS THAT THIS RECALL IS IMPLEMENTED. NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE BIKE IS IMOPAREBLE N https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1695823 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN MY WIFE AND I CAME TO A STOP AFTER COMING OFF THE INTERSTATE, SHE ADJUSTED HER SELF ON THE SEAT OF THE 2014 BMW K1600 MOTORCYCLE, AS SHE USED THE ARM REST FOR SUPPORT IN SHIFFING HER WEIGH (SHE WEIGHTS 105 LBS) THE ARM REST SNAPPED OFF). HAD WE BEEN GOING INTO A TURN OR PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND IF SHE HAD BEEN USING THE ARMREST FOR SUPPORT AND IT BROKE, THIS COULD HAVE SHIFTED HER WEIGHT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k-1600-gtl#complaint-1694693 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS TURNED ON, GAS STARTS GUSHING OUT. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE WITH MY YEAR/MAKE/MODEL AND THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME THING OCCURRING. MOTORCYCLE WAS STATIONARY ON IT'S SIDE-STAND.