NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 BMW K 1600 B Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 BMW K 1600 B has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 BMW K 1600 B owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW K 1600 B, describing incidents dated September 21, 2022 to September 15, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Steering 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11616722 · Filed
The Reverse function failed at 18,000 miles and 2 years in service. I am told that on the BMW K1600 motorcycles it's a matter of "when" the reverse fails rather than "if" . stopped facing downhill could be bad on a fully loaded motorcycle built for touring and packed for a trip, and the reverse…
ODI #11614864 · Filed
On this motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds oscillation or swaying occurs. Or described by a wobble. Mine definitely does this and it’s very unsafe.
ODI #11485921 · Filed
The motorcycle is unstable at speeds above 60 mph from excessive wind buffeting. The issue is made even worse when riding on freeways with semi-trucks. The steering starts to shake and the motorcycle feels out of control.
Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
NHTSA #26V214000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission — Seals/Gaskets · NHTSA notice
Reported April 2, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 9,160 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
Safety consequence
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated late October 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
Other BMW K 1600 B model years
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