Bmw K 1600 GTL years to avoid
Every Bmw K 1600 GTL model year on file (2012-2018), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2018
Worst year on file
52.6
Severity index
Steering
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 Bmw K 1600 GTL | 52.6 Medium | 16 | Steering |
| 2 | 2012 Bmw K 1600 GTL | 45.8 Low | 33 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Bmw K 1600 GTL complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45.8 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 52.6 Medium | STEERING |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.