2016 Bmw K 1600 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
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.
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 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“heavy smell of gas, fuel is spraying from threads of the plastic quick disconnect fitting that is attached to the discharge from the fuel tank. …”
2020-02-22 · Power Train · 21,000 mi“motorcycle goes into 'limp mode' displaying a check engine light. has occurred at idle but often occurs at speed (30-75mph). engine rpms are stuck at approximately 2,000rpm. code reader displays a stored code of 'throttle valve 1 comparing error'. the abrupt error causes vehicles to come dangerously close to rear of motorcycle while trying to pull …”
2019-10-18 · Engine · 860 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw k 1600 gt. while emptying the oil pan, the contact found metal shavings inside the oil and oil filter. the vehicle was taken to bmw motorcycles of western oregon (12010 sw garden pl, tigard, or 97223, (503) 597-7097) where the contact was informed that there were no failures and the vehicle was safe to drive. the veh…”
2017-08-18 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 704 mi“software update installed by the dealer has caused the traction control warning light to illuminate and an apparent failure in the traction control. bmw (motorcycles) refuses to provide any information related to this issue, not even a confirmation that the issue exists.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.