2018 Bmw K 1600 GTL: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
16
Complaints
2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 5 | 31.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 25.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 18.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 12.5% |
| ENGINE | 2 | 12.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 6.2% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 6.2% |
| GASOLINE | 1 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is STEERING, cited in 5 of 16 complaints (31.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V692000 | 01/10/2019 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 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 causi |
| 26V214000 | 02/04/2026 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS | 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. |
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.