2020 BMW K 1600 B — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW K 1600 B
The 2020 BMW K 1600 B has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B, potentially affecting up to 5,063 vehicles.
Recall 22V023000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 5,063 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.
Consequence: A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
At highway speeds when approaching any large vehicle the motorcycle oscillates to the point of loss of control. This occurs at distances up to 300 yards. In brisk cross winds on open road the same condition exists, but is multiplied in close proximity to other vehicles. I had the bike inspected and serviced by a BMW dealer and nothing mechanical was found. My background is in aviation, and in my 30 years experience this acts and feels like an aerodynamic instability issue. I have been riding for 40 years and outside of "tank slap," when racing I have never experienced anything like this on a road bike under normal riding conditions. There are many forum posts with the same concerns, but no viable solutions. BMW has not been helpful.
At highway speeds when approaching any large vehicle the motorcycle oscillates to the point of loss of control. This occurs at distances up to 300 yards. In brisk cross winds on open road the same condition exists, but is multiplied in close proximity to other vehicles. I had the bike inspected and serviced by a BMW dealer and nothing mechanical was found. My background is in aviation, and in my 30 years experience this acts and feels like an aerodynamic instability issue. I have been riding for 40 years and outside of "tank slap," when racing I have never experienced anything like this on a road bike under normal riding conditions. There are many forum posts with the same concerns, but no viable solutions. BMW has not been helpful.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW K 1600 B in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K 1600 B
- 2018 BMW K 1600 B — 7 complaints
- 2019 BMW K 1600 B — 3 complaints
- 2020 BMW K 1600 B (current)
- 2021 BMW K 1600 B — 0 complaints
- 2022 BMW K 1600 B — 5 complaints
- 2023 BMW K 1600 B — 5 complaints
- 2024 BMW K 1600 B — 2 complaints
- 2025 BMW K 1600 B — 0 complaints