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BMW K 1600 GTL Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

22
Total Recalls
0.8
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
1 D+
2012
4 A-
2013
1 D+
2014
1 D+
2015
0
2016
0
2017
1 C+
2018
2 B
2019
3 B
2020
3 B
2021
1 C+
2022
1 C+
2023
1 C+
2024
2 B-
2025
1 C+
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

POWER TRAIN
12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
SUSPENSION
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1

Most Severe Recalls

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS — The seal in your bike's reverse gear control unit helps keep it dry. However, in some 2017-2025 K 1600 GT and 2018-2025 Grand America models, this seal can break down and let water…

High Priority

SUSPENSION:FRONT — The front spring strut in your motorcycle is a crucial part that helps keep your bike stable while riding. In some 2024 BMW bikes, the strut's valve might be made incorrectly, whic…

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS — The seal in your manual transmission's reverse gear control unit keeps moisture out. In your 2017-2025 K 1600 GT or 2018-2025 Grand America, this seal can break down and let water …

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS — The seal in your K 1600 or Grand America's reverse gear control unit helps keep the area dry. In some 2017-2025 models, this seal can break down, letting moisture in and causing th…

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS — The reverse gear control unit is a crucial part in your motorcycle's transmission. It helps switch between forward and reverse gears. In your 2017-2025 K 1600 GT or 2018-2025 Grand…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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