Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT peaked in 2022, with 2 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
2019 BMW K 1600 GT
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Sep 13, 2022 to Nov 9, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year319k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2019 motorcycle
Severity index0.02019 motorcycles average 3.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT name suspension
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
3 recall campaigns cover the 2019 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 |
| 22V-023 | Jan 21, 2022 | Link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged | Suspension | 5,063 | 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 2019 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 9, 2022Failure Oct 22, 2022Colfax, NCSuspension
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V023000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and stated that parts were available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that he would receive a call back. The contact had not yet received a response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint 11492868 - Filed Sep 13, 2022Failure Jan 1, 2022Bloomington, ILSuspension
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V0230000 (Suspension). The dealer had been notified of the issue and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint 11484245
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.