2019 BMW K1600B recalls

1 safety recall, 4 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
4Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

Not every 2019 BMW K1600B is affected by every recall. Check your VIN to see open recalls on your exact vehicle.

Check my VIN

2019 BMW K1600B recall list

Power Train recall

19V-692
October 1, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2019 BMW K1600B owner complaints

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

Problems by component

Steering3
Suspension3
Unknown or Other2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1

Recent complaints

April 30, 2020Unknown or Other

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC, THE BIKE BEGINS TO WOBBLE AND BECOMES HARD TO CONTROL. I LIST AN INCIDENT DATE OF 04/29/2020 BELOW, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT ON 04/11/2020.

December 12, 2019SteeringSuspensionElectronic Stability Control (ESC)

2 ISSUES 1. WHEN REACHING SPEEDS OF 60+ BIKE SHAKES VIOLENTLY DURING HIGH WINDS OR BEHIND TRUCKS. SWITCHING LANES IS EVEN MORE SCARY. TO ENHANCE THIS ISSUE ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS RAISE YOUR WIND SCREEN FULLY AND OPEN UP THE AIR VENTS ON THE SIDES OF THE BIKE. FOR HAVE YOUR PSI ON TIRES AT 40 OR BELOW. 2. WHEN IN RAIN MODE, WHEN I ACCELERATED PASS THE CAP. THE BIKE VIOLENTED STARTED TO RETARD ITSELF SLOWING THE BIKE DOWN BUT THE ENGINE MAKING A VUT VUT VUT VUT SOUND WHILE DOING IT. I HAD NO THROTTLE RESPOND. WHEN I MAKE TO A FULL STOP AND PUT THE BIKE IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE WAS STILL MAKING THE SAME NOISE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME OUT. I DID A FULL CYCLE AND AND OFF THE BIKE AND THE BIKE WEN

May 20, 2019SteeringSuspension

THIS MOTORCYCLE IS UNSTABLE IN ANY WIND CONDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS SEVERELY BUFFETED SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE FEAR EVEN IN AN EXPERIENCED RIDER. I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN THAT, WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE BIKE IS AT THE LIMITS OF THE ENVELOP OF STABILITY AND EXPECT IT TO WOBBLE OR WEAVE INTO DEADLY OSCILLATIONS. THE DEALERS SHOULD WARN PEOPLE NOT TO BUY THIS MACHINE. I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR 50 YEARS ON ALL TYPES OF MOTORCYCLES AND THIS IS THE MOST UNSTABLE I HAVE EVER RIDDEN. BMW NEEDS TO BE COMPELLED TO FIND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION AND EITHER REMEDY IT IN SOME WAY OR REPLACE IT. THE FIRST TIME I ENTERED AN INTERSTATE IN SLIGHTLY WINDY CONDITIONS WAS THE SECOND DAY I OWNED IT. I COULD

April 16, 2019SteeringSuspensionUnknown or Other

AT HIGH SPEEDS THE REAR END OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHAKES AND TORQUES LIKE A SNAKE. IT DOES NOT INCREASE WITH WIND. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

2019 BMW K1600B recall FAQ

Does the 2019 BMW K1600B have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW K1600B. The most recent, filed October 1, 2019, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2019 BMW K1600B problems?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is steering (3 reports), followed by suspension.

Is the 2019 BMW K1600B safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2019 BMW K1600B.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 BMW K1600B?

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