2012 Bmw K 1600 GTL problems and recalls

Owners filed 7 complaints on the 2012 Bmw K 1600 GTL in the last three full years, out of 33 on record. The most cited component is the Electrical System.

33
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
45.8
Severity index

Severity index 45.8 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 45.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 8 complaints (24.2%)8 24%SteeringSteering: 7 complaints (21.2%)7 21%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 6 complaints (18.2%)6 18%EngineEngine: 4 complaints (12.1%)4 12%Fuel SystemFuel System: 4 complaints (12.1%)4 12%GasolineGasoline: 4 complaints (12.1%)4 12%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 4 complaints (12.1%)4 12%Power TrainPower Train: 3 complaints (9.1%)3 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM824.2%
STEERING721.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM618.2%
ENGINE412.1%
FUEL SYSTEM412.1%
GASOLINE412.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING412.1%
POWER TRAIN39.1%

Complaints filed per year

06122011: 72013: 122014: 12017: 12018: 12019: 12020: 32021: 52024: 12025: 11113121417181920212425
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20117
201312
20141
20171
20181
20191
20203
20215
20241
20251
Filings in 2021 to 2025 ran 1.4x those in 2018 to 2020 (7 against 5).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V47100010/08/2020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaire
21V06000008/02/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle ope
13V61700012/12/2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump
13V52600025/10/2013VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.

Other Bmw K 1600 GTL model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 2 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.