2011 Bmw K 1600 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-02-08 · campaign 21V060000 · 20,963 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Wheels 2022-12-08 · MC610522 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update.
Electrical System 2022-07-26 · SIB610522 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-06-01 · SIB170222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
Electrical System 2022-05-06 · SIB610117 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general electric systems.
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-03-24 · Exterior Lighting · 4,100 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.