2018 Bmw K 1600 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:manual Transmission:seals/Gaskets 2026-04-02 · campaign 26V214000 · 9,160 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
Risk: An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated late October 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2019-10-01 · campaign 19V692000 · 4,672 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
Risk: Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (18)
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 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-08-04 · Power Train · 9,569 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k-1600 gt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. woodlands premium motorcycles (198 ed english dr, sh…”
2020-02-19 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k 1600 gt. the contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called bloodworth motorcycle dealer, (…”
2019-12-02 · Unknown Or Other“this motorcycle has a recall that has been in place for over two months without repairs identified. it is related with parts in the transmission not build to the right specifications. potential outcome would be a locked rear wheel while traveling…”
2019-11-05 · Steering · 1,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k 1600 gt motorcycle. the contact stated that the gear did not shift without warning. also, the steering did not allow the vehicle to move in a straight line. the vehicle veered left when it was turned right. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to bmw motorcycles of concord (925-954-4121…”
2019-06-01 · Unknown Or Other · 3,100 mi“when starting engine from a stationary position, while in neutral, the throttle gets stuck revving at approximately 2000 rpm. can’t shift out of neutral or decelerate/acelerate throttle. this has happened on multiple occasions.after several attempts of turning on/off the main switch,and rockining the bike back and forth the issue sometime g…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.