2012 Bmw K 1600 GTL: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
33
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 24.2% |
| STEERING | 7 | 21.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 18.2% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 12.1% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 4 | 12.1% |
| GASOLINE | 4 | 12.1% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 12.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 9.1% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 8 of 33 complaints (24.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V471000 | 10/08/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | BMW 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 |
| 21V060000 | 08/02/2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | BMW 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 |
| 13V617000 | 12/12/2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | BMW 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 |
| 13V526000 | 25/10/2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | BMW 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.