2011 BMW K 1600 GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT
The 2011 BMW K 1600 GT 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT, potentially affecting up to 20,963 vehicles.
Recall 21V060000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 20,963 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 operation.
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MULTISWITCH LEFT AND RIGHT FAILURE. ALMOST CRUSHED MY BIKE AS A RESULT! ENGINE STALLED AT GREEN LIGHT INSIDE A BUSY INTERSECTION. COULD NOT RESTART THE ENGINE DUE TO THE RIGHT MULTISWITCH FAILURE. CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST RUN ME OVER! COULD NOT SIGNAL RIGHT OR EVEN TURN ON THE 4 WAY FLASHERS! *TR
MULTISWITCH LEFT AND RIGHT FAILURE. ALMOST CRUSHED MY BIKE AS A RESULT! ENGINE STALLED AT GREEN LIGHT INSIDE A BUSY INTERSECTION. COULD NOT RESTART THE ENGINE DUE TO THE RIGHT MULTISWITCH FAILURE. CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST RUN ME OVER! COULD NOT SIGNAL RIGHT OR EVEN TURN ON THE 4 WAY FLASHERS! *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K 1600 GT
- 2011 BMW K 1600 GT (current)
- 2012 BMW K 1600 GT — 14 complaints
- 2013 BMW K 1600 GT — 9 complaints
- 2014 BMW K 1600 GT — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW K 1600 GT — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW K 1600 GT — 5 complaints