2018 Bmw K1600b problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (17) · Steering (6) · Suspension (4)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
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 (11)
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).
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2022-04-26 · MC710122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emission control information.?
Electrical System 2021-07-13 · MC610821 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when diagnosing fault codes (0x3a13d7, 0x3a13d9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-24 · Vehicle Speed Control“the bike has been at the dealer now more times than i can count, the speedo is still off to this day by 4 miles an hour, the bike a pull to the left that has never been fixed yet. on occasion the bike will get a check engine light and just loose all power and throttle response. why in traffic. and now ever since the power train recall and replaceme…”
2020-05-02 · Power Train“nhtsa recall number 19v692 has been open since 10/1/19. manufacturer has failed to remedy the issue.…”
2020-04-22 · Suspension · 75,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k 1600b. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the motorcycle became unstable while driving behind a semi truck or when wind turbulence was present. the motorcycle operated as intended after the speed was reduced. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the failure recurred o…”
2020-04-04 · Unknown Or Other · 100 mi“side to side oscillation when riding the bike, worsened by increasing speed and especially when traveling behind or next to another vehicle. the larger the vehicle the worse the movement. this oscillation can occur to the extent that it causes the bike to move from the 8ntended line of travel.…”
2020-03-26 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k1600b. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact reached out to indian and bmw motorcycles of tulsa located at …”
2020-03-03 · Steering · 4,990 mi“see attached pdf, although i did return the motor cycle to the dealer complaining about instability when traveling at high speed especially in turbulent air, something i have never experienced before in thirty years of riding, that issue is still pending, but for now the manufacturer is not communicating any intentions related to their recall, very…”
2020-03-02 · Power Train · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k1600b. the contact stated that while driving the motorcycle, the motorcycle stalled while in neutral. the motorcycle was taken to the local dealer max bmw (1535 john fitch blvd, south windsor ct.) who replaced the neutral position sensor however, the failure recurred. the contact later received notification of nhtsa…”
2020-02-28 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k-1600b. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign nuber: 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 euro cycles of daytona dealer, (118 e fairview …”
2020-02-17 · Power Train“bmw issued a recall for the transmission on my k 1600 b motorcycle on october 17, 2019. as of today (four months later) the company has yet to develop a fix or correct the problem.…”
2020-02-12 · Power Train · 5,000 mi“following the instructions of bmw recall campaign no. 19v-692: transmission that was mailed to me, i called bmw motorcycle roadside assistance and the motorcycle was picked up at my home and taken to dealer pikes peak motorsports. that was november 14, 2019. it has now been over 90 days. status is still "remedy unavailable". the motorcycle is …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.