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BMW K 1600 GT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints for the BMW K 1600 GT, covering model years 2011 to 2025. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 9 recall campaigns on file
  • 31 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 15 model years with data (2011–2025)
  • most complaints: 2012 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V214000 (reported Apr 2, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (3.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW K 1600 GT complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 31, or 32.3%. Next come 2013 (7) and 2018 (5). The fewest are for 2022, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
BMW K 1600 GT owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2011–2022Column chart of 31 complaints across 12 model years. The highest is 2012 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2011: 1 complaint120112012: 10 complaints1020122013: 7 complaints720132014: 0 complaints20142015: 1 complaint120152016: 4 complaints420162017: 0 complaints20172018: 5 complaints520182019: 2 complaints220192020: 0 complaints20202021: 0 complaints20212022: 1 complaint12022
BMW K 1600 GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
BMW K 1600 GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201110000
2012100000
201370000
201510000
201640000
201850010
201920000
202210000
All model years310010

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

Most-reported BMW K 1600 GT components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (22.6% of all 31), followed by Engine (5) and Fuel System, Gasoline (5).

Components named most often in BMW K 1600 GT complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in BMW K 1600 GT complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train722.6%
Engine516.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline516.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System516.1%
Steering516.1%
Suspension412.9%
Electrical System39.7%
Unknown or Other26.5%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)13.2%
Exterior Lighting13.2%
Service Brakes13.2%
Wheels13.2%

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 GT recalls

9 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name K 1600 GT, newest first. The 9 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2025. The 2012 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 9 recall campaigns
BMW K 1600 GT recall campaigns covering each model year
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2011: 1 campaign2012: 4 campaigns2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: 2 campaigns2018: 2 campaigns2019: 3 campaigns
2020: 3 campaigns2021: 1 campaign2022: 1 campaign2023: 1 campaign2024: 2 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V214000

    Reported

    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

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V480000

    Reported

    Communication › Auto Crash Notification

    Model year 2025

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

    Consequence:
    In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
    Remedy:
    The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V165000

    Reported

    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

  4. NHTSA campaign 22V023000

    Reported

    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

  5. NHTSA campaign 21V060000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2011–2014

    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.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 20V471000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2012

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 19V692000

    Reported

    Power Train › Manual Transmission

    Model years 2017–2020

    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

  8. NHTSA campaign 13V617000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2012

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 13V526000

    Reported

    Engine; Electrical System › Software; Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 2012

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.

    Consequence:
    As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 GT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW K 1600 GT have?

NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW K 1600 GT, covering model years 2011 to 2025. The most recent, 26V214000, was reported on April 2, 2026 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2012 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

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

The 2012 model year, with 10 of the 31 complaints in NHTSA’s file (32.3%). The next are 2013 (7) and 2018 (5). 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 GT complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 22.6% of all 31. Engine (5) and Fuel System, Gasoline (5) 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 GT?

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 GT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 31 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 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.

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

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  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
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  • BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 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.