2014 Bmw K 1600 Gtl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Structure:body (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (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 (23)
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.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2022-04-26 · MC710122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emission control information.?
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-10-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“bmw has an open recall regarding a defective fuel pump. affected bikes: bmw k 1600 gt, k 1600 gtl, k 1600 gtl exclusive (2011-2014) when i contact bmw they tell me my vin is not affected, but i have 100% confirmed that my fuel pump is leaking gas at a very unsafe rate. my bike year and model matches, and the effected part also matching, including t…”
2020-09-28 · Structure:body · 21,900 mi“when my wife and i came to a stop after coming off the interstate, she adjusted her self on the seat of the 2014 bmw k1600 motorcycle, as she used the arm rest for support in shiffing her weigh (she weights 105 lbs) the arm rest snapped off). had we been going into a turn or passing another vehicle, and if she had been using the armrest for support…”
2018-09-22 · Unknown Or Other · 1,500 mi“while riding the bmw motorcycle there is a pronounced pull to the left. this happens at all speeds. the higher the speed the greater the pull is. this is an ongoing problem since april 2014. different tires and changing the recommended tire pressure makes no improvement in the left pull.…”
2017-06-13 · Steering · 16,200 mi“1. the motorcycles pulls to the left. constant correction is stressful on highways and taxes one's muscles. 2. engine has a ticking noise (valve chattering) at 3000-3500 rpm band (first noticed at 8000 miles) and dealer/manufacturer is unable to do anything about it. there are lots of k1600 on the road with this issue and bmw has no resolution for…”
2015-06-10 · Steering · 13,467 mi“the motorcycle pulls hard to the left (toward oncoming traffic) when light pressure is used on the handlebars. the vehicle basically does not track straight on its own without significant pressure to counteract the effect. bmw was contacted via my local bmw local dealership, who ruled out the possibility that it could be another factor with the …”
2014-05-04 · Engine · 504 mi“while driving on the highway in traffic at approximately 70mph, the engine suddenly shut off with no warning. we were forced to go off the road on left shoulder to avoid being struck from behind. engine would not restart, and we coasted across to the right shoulder when it was safe to do so. this could have been much worse. all electrical functions…”
2013-12-30 · Steering · 3 mi“the motorcycle does not naturally steer straight. it requires significant right handlebar pressure to keep it steering straight which is a significant safety and a health hazard. without this additional right handlebar pressure, the motorcycle quickly steers to the left. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.