2013 Bmw K 1600 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Steering (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 (33)
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 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-02-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“we were notified in march 2021 that our a fuel pump could start a fuel leak. this could catch on fire causing damage to the motorcycle not to mention my wife and i could be severely burned. they continue to say that they do not have the part and as of september 2021 still do not have the part and as of today they still do not have the part to put i…”
2021-09-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2013 bmw k 1600 gt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceede…”
2021-04-04 · Power Train · 20 mi“transmission is noisy. the gears are worn prematurely. i have 40k miles on me 2013 k1600gt. i saw a recall for 2017+ transmissions but i believe it should be extended to prior years. obviously it was in motion from 10mph or faster. it seems to be worse from 3rd gear and higher.…”
2020-02-28 · Power Train · 25,400 mi“during a ride with my 2013 bmw k1600 gt that took place on 12/15/19, i noted problems with the manual transmission, with difficulty in shifting gears. the bike has approximately 25, 400 miles. i was able to drive back home with difficulty. i took the motorcycle to the san diego bmw dealership to assess the problem. the attached report documents 'd…”
2019-12-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 13,048 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw k 1600 gt. the contact discovered fuel leaking from the lower fuel pump and oil leaking from the oil pan gasket of the motorcycle. the motorcycle was taken to bmw motorcycles of las vegas (617 5b west sahara ave, las vegas, nv) where the exhaust manifold gasket, oil pan gasket, and fuel pump unit were repaired. the m…”
2018-02-23 · Engine · 53,500 mi“pistons are cracking and may break causing engine to lock up....bmw has ignored this problem and continues to produce this engine and has no spare parts to fix it....something need to be done about this!!!…”
2014-04-07 · Steering · 810 mi“bike requires constant counter steering pressure on the handlebars to keep it from veering sharply left into incoming traffic. it has been in for service numerous times. the dealer's service department verifies that the bike does in fact pull to the left, however bmw's field representative states that the bike is operating "as designed." *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.