2013 Bmw K 1600 Gtl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Wheels (1) · Power Train (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
2022-10-01 · Power Train“bmw k1600 gtl 2013 have the same issues that lates model, engine a lot noise and clank engine, unstable when you raided up 70 mph, really dangerous. have to be responsable and do recalls in all those motorcycles. thanks.…”
2022-01-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on december 26, 2021, i purchased a used bmw k1600 gtl from a private party near houston, tx. i then proceeded to drive the motorcycle to my home located just north of dallas, tx. the motorcycle exhibited no issues and ran perfectly. two days later as i was driving it to get the title and registration put into my name, i began to notice the smel…”
2021-09-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2013 bmw k1600 gtl. 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that the…”
2021-07-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump replacement recall due to potential fire hazard was issued april 8, 2021. there are no parts being made available to dealers to make the repair. it has been over 3-months and per discussion with the bmw customer service there is no information as to when parts will be available. this is not being remedied in a reasonable period of time. …”
2021-07-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the dealer has been unable to make a repair in a reasonable time. i called my dealer in may at moon motorsports in monticello, mn to schedule an appointment for recall campaign no. 21v-060. they said replacements for this recall have been backordered. i called again today (july 2) to get an update. he said there are 32 standing orders and the #1 pe…”
2021-05-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 bmw k 1600 gtl. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v160000 (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 contact stated that while riding the motor…”
2014-03-31 · Wheels · 50 mi“since new in june 2013, the motorcycle has pulled to the left at all speeds requiring constant counter-steering. fatigue in the right arm and shoulder is noticeable and a moment of inattention on a ride would lead to the motorcycle swerving into oncoming traffic. this is a tremendous safety hazard. the bmw dealer considers this to be normal. *t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.