2016 BMW K 1600 GTL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL
The 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IWHILE OPERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT IF YOU DON'T INPUT EFFORT TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT
IWHILE OPERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT IF YOU DON'T INPUT EFFORT TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT
2018 BMW K1600GTL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION COIL FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE REQUIRED 4 COIL SPRINGS TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY DURING A 14,000 MILE SPAN. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EUROTEK-OKC BMW, DUCATI, & TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (417 HUDIBURG CIR C, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73108) WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL AND ORIGINATED FROM EITHER THE GEAR BOX OR THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TEC24 — EQUIPMENT
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
MC53528266 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fault code memory entry Ox21F960, throttle valve
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K 1600 GTL
- 2011 BMW K 1600 GTL — 0 complaints
- 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL — 44 complaints
- 2013 BMW K 1600 GTL — 9 complaints
- 2014 BMW K 1600 GTL — 11 complaints
- 2015 BMW K 1600 GTL — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW K 1600 GTL (current)
- 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL — 18 complaints
- 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL — 3 complaints
- 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL — 0 complaints
- 2021 BMW K 1600 GTL — 0 complaints