BMW K 1600 B recalls and problems
3 recalls and 19 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
3
Complaints
19
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW K 1600 B by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 K 1600 B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 K 1600 B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 K 1600 B | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 K 1600 B | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 K 1600 B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 K 1600 B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 K 1600 B | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 K 1600 B | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 K 1600 B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW K 1600 B problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
All BMW K 1600 B recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-214 | Apr 2, 2026 | 2017–2025 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. |
| 24V-165 | Feb 29, 2024 | 2024 | Suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. |
| 22V-023 | Jan 21, 2022 | 2019–2020 | Suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW K 1600 B?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 BMW K 1600 B has the most reports (7). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW K 1600 B have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering BMW K 1600 B model years 2017–2025.
What are the most common BMW K 1600 B problems?
Owners report steering, unknown or other, suspension problems most often.