NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Bmw K 1600 Gtl
The 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gtl has 2 NHTSA recalls and 15 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Bmw K 1600 Gtl. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
NHTSA #26V214000Reported April 2, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
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.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 25, 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.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #19V692000Reported October 1, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.