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2025 BMW K 1600 B Recalls & Complaints

The 2025 BMW K 1600 B has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 BMW K 1600 B. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2025 BMW K 1600 B owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW K 1600 B, describing incidents dated May 23, 2026.

Most-cited components

Steering 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11755407 · Filed August 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 BMW K1600 B. The contact stated that while riding 55 MPH or higher, the motorcycle became unstable, with a noticeable left-right movement. The contact stated that the failure was most noticeable while overtaking other vehicles going in the same direction. There were no…

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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)

Vehicles built through January 16, 2025 (per NHTSA)

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2025 BMW K 1600 B. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW K 1600 B.

Steering; Wheels

ODI #11755407

Incident: May 23, 2026 · Filed: August 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 BMW K1600 B. The contact stated that while riding 55 MPH or higher, the motorcycle became unstable, with a noticeable left-right movement. The contact stated that the failure was most noticeable while overtaking other vehicles going in the same direction. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the failure was caused by a torquing issue with the rear-wheel bolts. The motorcycle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The motorcycle was returned to the dealer and diagnosed with rear shock failure. The motorcycle was repaired again; however, the failure persisted. The motorcycle was returned a third time; however, the dealer did not diagnose the motorcycle because the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

Other BMW K 1600 B model years

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