https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW K1600b. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:38:54 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-2024 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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-2023 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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-2020 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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-26V214000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2173140 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW K-1600 B Motorcycle. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was related to the fuel pump. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed there was no open recall associated with t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2152744 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2018 BMW K1600** To whom it may concern My name is [XXX] and I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2018 BMW K1600 motorcycle VIN [XXX] . My motorcycle has a serious and dangerous stability problem that happens at normal highway speeds. While riding at about sixty miles per hour and higher the motorcycle begins to wobble and feel unstable. The front end becomes light and the handlebars feel https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2118667 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this NEW BMW motorcycle on 7/26/2025. On my ride home from the dealership the safety incident occurred on the freeway trying to pass a semi with a trailer. All factory original equipment and only me on the motorcycle. While passing the semi the motorcycle started shaking out of control and I had to slow down to 40 mph in a 70 mph zone trying regain stability of the motorcycle. The d https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2118668 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this NEW BMW motorcycle on 7/26/2025. On my ride home from the dealership the safety incident occurred on the freeway trying to pass a semi with a trailer. All factory original equipment and only me on the motorcycle. While passing the semi the motorcycle started shaking out of control and I had to slow down to 40 mph in a 70 mph zone trying regain stability of the motorcycle. The d https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2040071 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT When I drive my motorcycle on the highway with 70 mph +/- 5 miles, the bike is unstable, the steering bar is shaking, and it is hard to keep the bike in the lane. I complained to the dealer, they balanced the wheel, tested the bike, but the problem has not been solved. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2040072 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT When I drive my motorcycle on the highway with 70 mph +/- 5 miles, the bike is unstable, the steering bar is shaking, and it is hard to keep the bike in the lane. I complained to the dealer, they balanced the wheel, tested the bike, but the problem has not been solved. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2040073 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT When I drive my motorcycle on the highway with 70 mph +/- 5 miles, the bike is unstable, the steering bar is shaking, and it is hard to keep the bike in the lane. I complained to the dealer, they balanced the wheel, tested the bike, but the problem has not been solved. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2027950 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Reverse function failed at 18,000 miles and 2 years in service. I am told that on the BMW K1600 motorcycles it's a matter of "when" the reverse fails rather than "if" . stopped facing downhill could be bad on a fully loaded motorcycle built for touring and packed for a trip, and the reverse function doesn't work. If the vehicle didn't have the feature one could take precautions, but this co https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2025275 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT On this motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds oscillation or swaying occurs. Or described by a wobble. Mine definitely does this and it’s very unsafe. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2025276 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT On this motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds oscillation or swaying occurs. Or described by a wobble. Mine definitely does this and it’s very unsafe. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-2025277 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT On this motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds oscillation or swaying occurs. Or described by a wobble. Mine definitely does this and it’s very unsafe. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1978130 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT After spending 500 miles on the motorcycle, having spent money on a set of new tires (supposedly was the fix) even and I even had the dealer look over the motorcycle, I have came to the conclusion that there is a serious engineering issue with this motorcycle. At speeds above 55mph, the motorcycle is having a steering oscillation issue. Basically, it does not track straight and exhibits a wobble. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1978131 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT After spending 500 miles on the motorcycle, having spent money on a set of new tires (supposedly was the fix) even and I even had the dealer look over the motorcycle, I have came to the conclusion that there is a serious engineering issue with this motorcycle. At speeds above 55mph, the motorcycle is having a steering oscillation issue. Basically, it does not track straight and exhibits a wobble. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-24V165000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-2024 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1922199 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT At speeds over 60 MPH, the BMW K1600 B motorcycle is unstable and wobbles. The instability at speeds over 60 MPH are unsafe, and I, nor my wife, will ever ride it again as it feels like the motorcycle is going to lose control and fall over at high speeds causing injury or death to us or others. BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland inspected it, rode it and verbally stated that they agree it has stabilit https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1922200 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT At speeds over 60 MPH, the BMW K1600 B motorcycle is unstable and wobbles. The instability at speeds over 60 MPH are unsafe, and I, nor my wife, will ever ride it again as it feels like the motorcycle is going to lose control and fall over at high speeds causing injury or death to us or others. BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland inspected it, rode it and verbally stated that they agree it has stabilit https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1922201 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT At speeds over 60 MPH, the BMW K1600 B motorcycle is unstable and wobbles. The instability at speeds over 60 MPH are unsafe, and I, nor my wife, will ever ride it again as it feels like the motorcycle is going to lose control and fall over at high speeds causing injury or death to us or others. BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland inspected it, rode it and verbally stated that they agree it has stabilit https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1842821 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The motorcycle is unstable at speeds above 60 mph from excessive wind buffeting. The issue is made even worse when riding on freeways with semi-trucks. The steering starts to shake and the motorcycle feels out of control. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-22V023000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-2020 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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#recall-22V023000-bmw-bmw-k-1600-b-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-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1769494 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The motorcycle (BMW K1600 Grand America) goes into "Limp Mode" with the engine warning light where the motorcycle has no power until stopped, shutdown, and restarted. This happened to my motorcycle 4 times. Each time the BMW service cannot find any indication stored in the onboard computer. Also, there have been many reported issues of this in the BMW motorcycle forums. This issue is extremely https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1758925 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT I'm a recent owner of this motorcycle and have experienced a consistent feeling of what motorcyclists refer to as a "Death wobble" or at a minimum the beginnings of one. It happens during interstate highway speeds and predominantly during heavy traffic and it's magnified even more while approaching and passing tractor-trailers. I've been riding motorcycles both competitively as well as for persona https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1758926 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT I'm a recent owner of this motorcycle and have experienced a consistent feeling of what motorcyclists refer to as a "Death wobble" or at a minimum the beginnings of one. It happens during interstate highway speeds and predominantly during heavy traffic and it's magnified even more while approaching and passing tractor-trailers. I've been riding motorcycles both competitively as well as for persona https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-k1600b#complaint-1758927 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT I'm a recent owner of this motorcycle and have experienced a consistent feeling of what motorcyclists refer to as a "Death wobble" or at a minimum the beginnings of one. It happens during interstate highway speeds and predominantly during heavy traffic and it's magnified even more while approaching and passing tractor-trailers. I've been riding motorcycles both competitively as well as for persona