2022 BMW K 1600 B — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 BMW K 1600 B
The 2022 BMW K 1600 B has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The Reverse function failed at 18,000 miles and 2 years in service. I am told that on the BMW K1600 motorcycles it's a matter of "when" the reverse fails rather than "if" . stopped facing downhill could be bad on a fully loaded motorcycle built for touring and packed for a trip, and the reverse function doesn't work. If the vehicle didn't have the feature one could take precautions, but this cold be dangerous.
On this motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds oscillation or swaying occurs. Or described by a wobble. Mine definitely does this and it’s very unsafe.
On this motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds oscillation or swaying occurs. Or described by a wobble. Mine definitely does this and it’s very unsafe.
On this motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds oscillation or swaying occurs. Or described by a wobble. Mine definitely does this and it’s very unsafe.
Safety Rating for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 BMW K 1600 B in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 BMW K 1600 B. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MCS130011 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
On affected vehicles, a clamp on the fuel hose (quick coupling connector to the fuel pump) can happen to be crimped insufficiently. During the motorcycle starting process, the fuel system develops a higher pressure than while riding. This increased pressure during start-up can cause the fuel hose to move on...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 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 — 2 complaints
- 2021 BMW K 1600 B — 0 complaints
- 2022 BMW K 1600 B (current)
- 2023 BMW K 1600 B — 5 complaints
- 2024 BMW K 1600 B — 2 complaints
- 2025 BMW K 1600 B — 0 complaints