2024 BMW K 1600 B

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 1 TSBs

26V214000 Apr 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invo... Read more
9,160 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
24V165000 Feb 29, 2024
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
Consequence
A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
191 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Jul 26, 2025
While driving in Southern Utah my truck gave me a Service ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Warning, Service Parking Brake Warning, and check engine light that was for code P0303. I had the vehicle towed to the local Chevrolet dealership and it was diagnosed with lifter failure and camshaft damage ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Jul 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after driving vehicle and shifting into park(P), there was a dinging alert sounded, with the “Shift to Park" message displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The co... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW K 1600 B

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION1
MC330424A Feb 5, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Delivery Stop 330008 is now associated with 33 04 24 Service Action: Check Suspension Strut

BMW K 1600 B - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW K 1600 B across all model years (2017, 2025).

12 Total Recalls
29 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW K 1600 B - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 2 View
2024 (current) 2 2
2023 1 5 View
2022 1 5 View
2021 1 0 View
2020 2 2 View
2019 2 4 View
2018 1 9 View
2017 1 0 View

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