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Model year

2020 BMW K 1600 GTL

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

Recalls (3)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (11)
Recall campaigns covering this model year319k 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 2020 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

3 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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 2020 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
22V-023Jan 21, 2022Link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damagedSuspension5,063Part replacement
19V-692Oct 1, 2019Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness levelPowertrain4,672Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 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

    11 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • MC230121 Feb 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Sealing ring on the differential cover of the reverser is leaking. Radial shaft seal faulty.
    • 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.?
    • 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
    • MC000621 Jun 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcyc…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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