2012 Bmw K 1600 Gtl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Steering (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (4)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-12-12 · campaign 13V617000 · 50,184 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Engine 2013-10-25 · campaign 13V526000 · 2,475 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
Risk: As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (30)
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 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“strong scent of fuel odor. plastic elbow connectors is the culprit . this is the 2nd time this bike went in for fuel leak problem. 1st time it went in the bmw service bike was at 19,500 miles went in for fuel leak recall. they said they fixed it but 300+ miles later at 19,800 miles it started a fuel leak again. this time bmw charge me to fix the f…”
2024-03-26 · Power Train“motorcycle has 45000miles and the transmission started to stutter in 4th gear, the symptoms match the recalled transmission for 2017 bmw k1600. this is very dangerous and in 4th gear the vehicle is traveling at around 50mph, when applying throttle the whole bike bucks and becomes unstable…”
2021-10-29 · Engine“greetings. i was notified earlier this year of a recall on my bike. the recall was issued in february, 2021 for a safety issue with the fuel pump. while my dealer has been very understanding and responsive, i am told the part is not available and they have no idea when they will be able to repair this important safety defect. it has now been o…”
2021-07-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“dealer has not received any parts to repair this and cannot provide a date when they expect to receive them.…”
2021-06-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2012 bmw k-1600. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was con…”
2021-04-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline“tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw k 1600 gtl. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact called bmw motorcycles of greater cincinnati (140 n verity pkwy, middletown, oh 45042) where an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle serviced however, he was called three days prior to the …”
2021-04-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline“tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw k 1600 gtl. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called bmw motorcycles southeast michigan (14855 sheldon rd, plymouth, mi 48170, (734) 453-0500) where it was confirmed that the part was not…”
2020-10-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 300 mi“this bike leaks the pressureized gasoline from the fuel pump flange spraying the gasoline on top of the engien and leaking down to area of exhaust pipes causing very huge change of fire. we found the recall number 13v-617 for this particular problem from nhtsa:s website but nobody from bmw or hhtsa conforms that this recall is implemented. nobody …”
2020-09-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 28,000 mi“when motorcycle is turned on, gas starts gushing out. i researched the issue with my year/make/model and there has been multiple complaints from others about the exact same thing occurring. motorcycle was stationary on it's side-stand.…”
2020-09-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,000 mi“fuel pump failure; gas was gushing ( approx. one-half liter in 2 minutes out of bottom of motorcycle on to very hot exhaust pipe. very lucky bike did not ignite gas that was leaking due to faulty fuel pump.bike was in motion on city street (greenfield and baseline; gilbert, az 85234 at 1;00pm). turned off bike pushed to parking lot and then moved …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.