2011 BMW K 1600 GT

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 40 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.

Consequence

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

20,963 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	1

Incident date: Mar 22, 2014

MULTISWITCH LEFT AND RIGHT FAILURE. ALMOST CRUSHED MY BIKE AS A RESULT! ENGINE STALLED AT GREEN LIGHT INSIDE A BUSY INTERSECTION. COULD NOT RESTART THE ENGINE DUE TO THE RIGHT MULTISWITCH FAILURE. CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST RUN ME OVER! COULD NOT SIGNAL RIGHT OR EVEN TURN ON THE 4 WAY FLASHERS! *TR

Incident date: Mar 22, 2014

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BMW K 1600 GT

40 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	3
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	1
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel Strip??A?A? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.

200000 WHEELS

Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of the Pro Driving Modes is not activated.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Electric Systems.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Emission Control Information.?

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The hill start control operation may be sporadic.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.

102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the Bluetooth communication system when a Navigator V is in the cradle. Lin Messages are transmitted through the cradled Navigator at high volume.

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

350000 EQUIPMENT

When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL

092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Fault code memory entry Ox21F960, throttle valve

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fault code memory entry Ox21F960, throttle valve

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW K 1600 GT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2018

Steering Oscillation

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE19-002 on March 25, 2019. This investigation was opened based on six consumer complaints alleging 2018 and 2019 BMW K-1600 motorcycles were unstable at highway speeds and that the instability was exacerbated while in traffic.ODI opened... the PE to determine the severity and frequency associated with the alleged defect.In response to an ODI Information Request (IR) letter, BMW submitted a total of 20 complaints, 15 field reports and 5 warranty claims. Although the subject vehicles of the investigation include 2018 and 2019 model years, all the complaints, warranty and field reports submitted by BMW were on the 2018 MY bikes.BMW stated in its response that it did not have any complaints, warranty or field reports for the 2019 MY K 1600 series. Since opening the PE, ODI has received an additional six consumer complaints related to this investigation.In July 2019, ODI met with BMW at its New Jersey facility to see a presentation and then follow (in a trailing vehicle) a BMW rider on a subject bike. The purpose of the trailing exercise was to observe how the motorcycle handled on various road types and traffic conditions. During this demonstration the ODI investigator witnessed some instability or ?wobble? that was aggravated when passing large trucks. There were, however, no lane departures experienced by the subject vehicle?s rider during the trailing event. The ODI investigator was unable to fully determine the safety impact of the observed phenomena.In addition to witnessing the BMW rider demonstration in New Jersey, ODI interviewed complainants who allege their bikes felt unsafe and were dangerous above 55 mph. To better understand the safety impact described by consumers and quantifiably measure the level of instability experienced, ODI has decided to upgrade the investigation to an Engineering Analysis (EA). As part of the EA, ODI will conduct an analysis of the subject motorcycle?s geometry, suspension and other characteristics as well as conduct stability testing. ODI will have the subject motorcycle tested at NHTSA's Vehicle Research Testing Center (VRTC) under controlled conditions to both quantifiably and subjectively measure the subject motorcycle?s stability. VRTC will obtain the subject vehicle(s) for evaluation and testing.These tests will be performed by professional riders to learn if they experience riding discomfort they feel is unsafe and gauge if the ?wobble? condition presents a safety concern.An Engineering Analysis (EA19-003) has been opened to examine and better understand the severity of the alleged defect.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID using the following complaint identification numbers: 11098821, 11111044, 11111232, 11128491, 11149745, 11166420, 11191569, 11194573, 11208774, 11219239, 11246011, 11257720Read more

BMW K 1600 GT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW K 1600 GT across all model years (2011, 2025).

24 Total Recalls

40 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

BMW K 1600 GT - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	0	View
2024	2	0	View
2023	1	0	View
2022	1	1	View
2021	1	0	View
2020	3	0	View
2019	3	2	View
2018	2	6	View
2017	2	0	View
2016	0	5	View
2015	0	1	View
2014	1	0	View
2013	1	9	View
2012	4	14	View
2011 (current)	1	2

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