2025 BMW K 1600 B
1 recalls, 2 complaints
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
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 7, 2026
Incident date: May 23, 2026
The vehicle has exhibited intermittent drivability and safety-related concerns after a prior collision repair. The concerns include delayed acceleration/engagement, abnormal jerking or stopping behavior, and elevated RPM behavior during real-world driving. The most recent documented event occurred o... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 7, 2026
Incident date: May 23, 2026
The vehicle has exhibited intermittent drivability and safety-related concerns after a prior collision repair. The concerns include delayed acceleration/engagement, abnormal jerking or stopping behavior, and elevated RPM behavior during real-world driving. The most recent documented event occurred o... Read more
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