NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2017–2025

BMW K 1600 B recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 59 owner complaints for the BMW K 1600 B, covering model years 2017 to 2025. The 2018 model year drew the most complaints (44), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
59 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (2017–2025)

most complaints: 2018 (44 for that model year)
top component: Steering (22 complaints)
latest recall 26V214000 (reported Apr 2, 2026)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW K 1600 B complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2018 model year has the most complaints: 44 of 59, or 74.6%. Next come 2019 (7) and 2022 (3). The fewest are for 2025, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

BMW K 1600 B complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

BMW K 1600 B complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2018	44	0	0	0	0
2019	7	0	0	0	0
2020	1	0	0	0	0
2022	3	0	0	0	0
2023	2	0	0	0	0
2024	1	0	0	0	0
2025	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	59	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW K 1600 B components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 22 complaints (37.3% of all 59), followed by Power Train (21) and Suspension (14).

Components named most often in BMW K 1600 B complaints (top 12)

Components named most often in BMW K 1600 B complaints (top 12)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Steering	22	37.3%
Power Train	21	35.6%
Suspension	14	23.7%
Unknown or Other	14	23.7%
Electrical System	4	6.8%
Engine	4	6.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System	3	5.1%
Vehicle Speed Control	3	5.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	2	3.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline	2	3.4%
Structure	2	3.4%
Wheels	2	3.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW K 1600 B recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name K 1600 B, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2025. The 2019 and 2020 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

4 recall campaigns

BMW K 1600 B recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2010s								2017: 1 campaign	2018: 2 campaigns	2019: 3 campaigns
2020s	2020: 3 campaigns	2021: 1 campaign	2022: 1 campaign	2023: 1 campaign	2024: 2 campaigns	2025: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 26V214000
Reported Apr 2, 2026
Power Train › Manual Transmission › Seals/Gaskets
Model years 2017–2025
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.
Consequence:
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 24V165000
Reported Feb 29, 2024
Suspension › Front
Model year 2024
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.
Consequence:
A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 22V023000
Reported Jan 21, 2022
Suspension › Rear
Model years 2019–2020
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 19V692000
Reported Oct 1, 2019
Power Train › Manual Transmission
Model years 2018–2020
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 transmission parts.
Consequence:
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.
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 November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW K 1600 B questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW K 1600 B have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW K 1600 B, covering model years 2017 to 2025. The most recent, 26V214000, was reported on April 2, 2026 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2019 and 2020 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which BMW K 1600 B model year has the most complaints?

The 2018 model year, with 44 of the 59 complaints in NHTSA’s file (74.6%). The next are 2019 (7) and 2022 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW K 1600 B complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 22 complaints, or 37.3% of all 59. Power Train (21) and Suspension (14) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW K 1600 B?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW K 1600 B complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 59 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.