2020 BMW K 1600 B recalls

2 safety recalls, 1 owner complaint. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
1Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 BMW K 1600 B recall list

Power Train recall

26V-214
April 2, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
Safety risk
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated late October 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.

Suspension recall

22V-023
January 21, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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 service at 1-800-525-7417.

2020 BMW K 1600 B owner complaints

1 complaint filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Steering1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

May 19, 2021SteeringUnknown or Other

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 v

2020 BMW K 1600 B recall FAQ

Does the 2020 BMW K 1600 B have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B. The most recent, filed April 2, 2026, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2020 BMW K 1600 B problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most reported area is steering (1 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2020 BMW K 1600 B safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2020 BMW K 1600 B.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 BMW K 1600 B?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.