Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 BMW K 1600 GT peaked in 2019, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 BMW K 1600 GT
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jun 1, 2019 to Aug 4, 2020.
Recall campaigns covering this model year214k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 2018 motorcycle
Severity index20.02018 motorcycles average 6.0
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
60% of complaints about the 2018 BMW K 1600 GT name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2018 BMW K 1600 GT
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-214 | Apr 2, 2026 | Seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating | Powertrain | 9,160 | Part replacement |
| 19V-692 | Oct 1, 2019 | Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level | Powertrain | 4,672 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 BMW K 1600 GT
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 4, 2020Failure Oct 1, 20199,569 milesKaty, TXPower train2 injured
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K-1600 GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WOODLANDS PREMIUM MOTORCYCLES (198 ED ENGLISH DR, SHENANDOAH, TX 77385) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB
NHTSA complaint 11343158 - Filed Feb 19, 2020Failure Dec 11, 2019Franklin, TNPower train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K 1600 GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED BLOODWORTH MOTORCYCLE DEALER, (288 WHITE BRIDGE PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37209) AND WAS INFORMED PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOLS CONFORMED PART NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 11310055 - Filed Dec 2, 2019Failure Oct 31, 2019Gaithersburg, MDUnknown or other
THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS A RECALL THAT HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR OVER TWO MONTHS WITHOUT REPAIRS IDENTIFIED. IT IS RELATED WITH PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION NOT BUILD TO THE RIGHT SPECIFICATIONS. POTENTIAL OUTCOME WOULD BE A LOCKED REAR WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING
NHTSA complaint 11286305 - Filed Nov 5, 2019Failure Nov 5, 20181,500 milesSAN Francisco, CAPower train, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K 1600 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE STEERING DID NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT WHEN IT WAS TURNED RIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF CONCORD (925-954-4121, LOCATED AT 1240 WILLOW PASS RD, CONCORD, CA 94520) WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON THE GEAR SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint 11278237 - Filed Jun 1, 2019Failure Jun 1, 20193,100 milesAstoria, NYUnknown or other
WHEN STARTING ENGINE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION, WHILE IN NEUTRAL, THE THROTTLE GETS STUCK REVVING AT APPROXIMATELY 2000 RPM. CAN’T SHIFT OUT OF NEUTRAL OR DECELERATE/ACELERATE THROTTLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF TURNING ON/OFF THE MAIN SWITCH,AND ROCKINING THE BIKE BACK AND FORTH THE ISSUE SOMETIME GOES AWAY ...BIKE HAS 3100 MILES ON IT
NHTSA complaint 11217292
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE19002 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
Steering Oscillation
Opened Mar 25, 2019, closed Oct 16, 2019
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
18 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc… - MC610522 Dec 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update. - SIB170222 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166). - SIB610522 Jul 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of the Pro Driving Modes is not activated. - SIB610117 May 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General Electric Systems. - MC710122 Apr 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Emission Control Information.? - MC610821 Jul 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit. - MC64465398 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The hill start control operation may be sporadic. - MC660118 Jun 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down - MC53528266 Jan 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME. - MC62719932 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade. - MC62571524_03 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug. - MC53528266 Jun 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fault code memory entry Ox21F960, throttle valve - MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period. - MC2300117 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch. - MC62133778 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible. - MC62223559 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the Bluetooth communication system when a Navigator V is in the cradle. Lin Messages are transmitted through the cradled Navigator at high volume. - MC61326053 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.