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Model year

2017 BMW K 1600 GTL

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (24)
Recall campaigns covering this model year19,160 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-214Apr 2, 2026Seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheatingPowertrain9,160Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL

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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    24 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.
    • SISIB011317 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
    • SIM010917 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting reso…
    • SIB610117 May 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      General Electric Systems.
    • B3106170621 Jun 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
    • MC710122 Apr 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Emission Control Information.?
    • MC660114 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has ascertained that Keyless Ride radio keys produced before March 28, 2014 have faulty software. This can result in the radio key ceasing to work; resulting in the engine not being able to start. If the radio key stops working while riding, th…
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
    • MC6132605 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
    • MC60577201 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.
    • MC64010520 Jan 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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