2023 Bmw K 1600 B problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Power Train 2025-12-22 · MC611125 · Service Campaign
after quality inspection it has been found that the reverser control unit pn 61 35 8 524 078 was installed ona number of units. this specific control unit was inadequately manufactured leaving a possibility of corrosionthat could lead to the reverser function failing particularly in more humid clima
Fuel System, Gasoline 2024-02-12 · MCS130011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on affected vehicles, a clamp on the fuel hose (quick coupling connector to the fuel pump) can happen to be crimped insufficiently. during the motorcycle starting process, the fuel system develops a higher pressure than while riding. this increased pressure during start-up can cause the fuel hose to
Fuel System, Gasoline 2024-02-12 · MC130124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after close inspection it has been found that the hose clamp on the fuel line may be insufficiently crimped at the quick connection coupling at the fuel pump. during starting operation, a higher pressure occurs in the fuel system than while driving. due to this increased pressure during starting
Suspension 2024-02-04 · MC330424 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after close inspection it has been found there was an issue during production of the suspension strut that the proportional valve in the suspension strut may loosen over the course of the service life. this results in a loss of damping function.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2024-01-26 · MCS130011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on affected vehicles, a clamp on the fuel hose (quick coupling connector to the fuel pump) can happen to be crimped insufficiently. during the motorcycle starting process, the fuel system develops a higher pressure than while riding. this increased pressure during start-up can cause the fuel hose to
Suspension 2024-01-16 · MCS330088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to a manufacturing fault, the proportional valve within the suspension strut may come loose over its lifetime. as a result, this can lead to a loss of the damping function.
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-03-25 · Suspension“after spending 500 miles on the motorcycle, having spent money on a set of new tires (supposedly was the fix) even and i even had the dealer look over the motorcycle, i have came to the conclusion that there is a serious engineering issue with this motorcycle. at speeds above 55mph, the motorcycle is having a steering oscillation issue. basically, …”
2023-08-25 · Vehicle Speed Control“at speeds over 60 mph, the bmw k1600 b motorcycle is unstable and wobbles. the instability at speeds over 60 mph are unsafe, and i, nor my wife, will ever ride it again as it feels like the motorcycle is going to lose control and fall over at high speeds causing injury or death to us or others. bmw motorcycles of cleveland inspected it, rode it a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.