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2019 BMW K 1600 GTL Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 BMW K 1600 GTL owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL, describing incidents dated October 1, 2019 to November 4, 2019.

Most-cited components

Power Train 3 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11306999 · Filed February 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW K 1600 MOTOCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
ODI #11281374 · Filed November 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EURO CYCLES OF DAYTONA (118 E FAIRVIEW AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, (386) 257-2269) AND WAS INFORMED TO NOT DRIVE…
ODI #11277574 · Filed November 1, 2019
MY MOTORCYCLE HAD A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE GEARBOX. THE DEALER DECIDED IT WAS NOT SAFE TO RIDE THE BIKE, THAT I SHOULD LEAVE IT UNTIL BMW COMES WITH A SOLUTION. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 2019 K1600 GTL SITTING IN SERVICE WITHOUT ANY RESOLUTION. THE BIKE IS WITH EUROCYCLES OF DAYTONA. THE VEHICLE WAS…

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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)

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.

Damaged Link Strut May Affect Riding Stability

NHTSA #22V023000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported January 21, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,063 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 21, 2022

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.

Safety consequence

A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Transmission may Cause Rear Wheel to Lock up

NHTSA #19V692000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported October 1, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,672 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 11, 2020 · Vehicles built February 14, 2017 – September 26, 2019 (per NHTSA)

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL.

Power Train

ODI #11306999

Incident: October 1, 2019 · Filed: February 4, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW K 1600 MOTOCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. (BMW MOTORCYCLES OF LOUISVILLE DEALER, LOCATED AT 1700 ARTHUR ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40208) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Power Train

ODI #11281374

Incident: November 4, 2019 · Filed: November 20, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EURO CYCLES OF DAYTONA (118 E FAIRVIEW AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, (386) 257-2269) AND WAS INFORMED TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE DEALER ASSOCIATED THE NOISE WITH THE RECALL AND ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *DL

Power Train

ODI #11277574

Incident: October 26, 2019 · Filed: November 1, 2019

MY MOTORCYCLE HAD A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE GEARBOX. THE DEALER DECIDED IT WAS NOT SAFE TO RIDE THE BIKE, THAT I SHOULD LEAVE IT UNTIL BMW COMES WITH A SOLUTION. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 2019 K1600 GTL SITTING IN SERVICE WITHOUT ANY RESOLUTION. THE BIKE IS WITH EUROCYCLES OF DAYTONA. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE TIME WHEN THE SERVICE MANAGER NOTICES TH SOUND COING FROM THE GEARBOX. THIS IS OART OF THE CURRENT TRANSMISSION RECALL. I'VE SPOKEN TO BMW BUT THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION.

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