Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 K 1600 B | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering8
- Unknown or other7
- Suspension5
- Wheels2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Structure2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the K 1600 B in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The screw connection between the valve housing and the damper at the front and rear of the spring legs may become detached. If the front spring leg is affected, driving stability may be impaired. This can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, inc…
The functional "shift fork / selector sleeve / gearwheel" group of the gearbox might become damaged. Consequently, two gears might be engaged at the same time causing the rear wheel to be blocked, or the teeth of the gears sheared off, increasing the risk of a…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the K 1600 B.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls