2023 BMW K 1600 B recalls

1 safety recall, 2 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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

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2023 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.

2023 BMW K 1600 B owner complaints

2 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Steering2
Suspension1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

March 25, 2024SteeringSuspension

After spending 500 miles on the motorcycle, having spent money on a set of new tires (supposedly was the fix) even and I even had the dealer look over the motorcycle, I have came to the conclusion that there is a serious engineering issue with this motorcycle. At speeds above 55mph, the motorcycle is having a steering oscillation issue. Basically, it does not track straight and exhibits a wobble. This can happen at any time, even on open highways, in traffic it seems to be worse. It can feel like it is becoming uncontrollable at times. This has been happening since mile #1 of the motorcycle. I have spoken with other owners and this seems to be an issue for others as well. There is documented

August 25, 2023SteeringStructureVehicle Speed Control

At speeds over 60 MPH, the BMW K1600 B motorcycle is unstable and wobbles. The instability at speeds over 60 MPH are unsafe, and I, nor my wife, will ever ride it again as it feels like the motorcycle is going to lose control and fall over at high speeds causing injury or death to us or others. BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland inspected it, rode it and verbally stated that they agree it has stability issues over 60 MPH, but only indicated in the written report that it handles to spec. It is available for inspection by any other BMW or Independent motorcycle technician. There are no warning messages or indications on the motorcycle indicating this issue.

2023 BMW K 1600 B recall FAQ

Does the 2023 BMW K 1600 B have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW K 1600 B. The most recent, filed April 2, 2026, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 BMW K 1600 B problems?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is steering (2 reports), followed by suspension.

Is the 2023 BMW K 1600 B safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2023 BMW K 1600 B.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 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.