2019 BMW K 1600 GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT
The 2019 BMW K 1600 GT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT, potentially affecting up to 9,735 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 →Recall 19V692000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 4,672 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
Consequence: Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V023000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and stated that parts were available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that he would receive a call back. The contact had not yet received a response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V0230000 (Suspension). The dealer had been notified of the issue and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Safety Rating for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K 1600 GT
- 2014 BMW K 1600 GT — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW K 1600 GT — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW K 1600 GT — 5 complaints
- 2017 BMW K 1600 GT — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW K 1600 GT — 6 complaints
- 2019 BMW K 1600 GT (current)
- 2020 BMW K 1600 GT — 0 complaints
- 2024 BMW K 1600 GT — 0 complaints