2024 Bmw K 1600 B problems, complaints & recalls
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.
Suspension:front 2024-02-29 · campaign 24V165000 · 191 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
Risk: A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (2)
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
Suspension 2024-02-05 · MC330424A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
delivery stop 330008 is now associated with 33 04 24 service action: check suspension strut
What owners report
2025-08-08 · Unknown Or Other“i purchased this new bmw motorcycle on 7/26/2025. on my ride home from the dealership the safety incident occurred on the freeway trying to pass a semi with a trailer. all factory original equipment and only me on the motorcycle. while passing the semi the motorcycle started shaking out of control and i had to slow down to 40 mph in a 70 mph zone…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.