BMW K 1600 GTL problems and complaints, 2012 to 2018
49 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recalls across 2 model years, 2012 to 2018. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 49complaints
- 6recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which BMW K 1600 GTL years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the BMW K 1600 GTL, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Recalls (6)
Transmission · 26V214000 · Apr 2026 · model year 2018
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 21V060000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2012
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fuel system · 20V471000 · Aug 2020 · model year 2012
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Transmission · 19V692000 · Oct 2019 · model year 2018
Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 13V617000 · Dec 2013 · model year 2012
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Safety · 13V526000 · Oct 2013 · model year 2012
As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.