2019 BMW K1600B
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 BMW K1600B is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2019 BMW K1600B at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2019 BMW K1600B recalls 3
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.
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 Id…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
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 ma…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2019 BMW K1600B common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
Steering Oscillation Closed
On October 11, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) 19003 to investigate reports of steering oscillations in model year (MY) 2018-19 BMW K1600 motorcycles. Complainants alleged steering oscillations (wobble and shake) and instability while traveling at highway speeds that were exacerbated while riding in traffic. ODI opened the EA, upgrading its PE19002 investigation, to ev…
NHTSA #EA19003 · Suspension, Steering · opened Oct 2019 · closed Jan 2025Steering Oscillation Closed
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE19-002 on March 25, 2019. This investigation was opened based on six consumer complaints alleging 2018 and 2019 BMW K-1600 motorcycles were unstable at highway speeds and that the instability was exacerbated while in traffic. ODI opened the PE to determine the severity and frequency associated with the alleged defect. In response to an ODI Information R…
NHTSA #PE19002 · Steering, Suspension · opened Mar 2019 · closed Oct 2019An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the K1600B. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW K1600B. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the reverse gear control unit may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could enter the control unit and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the control unit could short circuit and overheat. This could also cause the turn signals and reverse function not to work. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Turn signa…
Transport Canada #2026169 · Apr 2026Suspension
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the link strut that connects the rear suspension to the frame could break. If this happens, the motorcycle can drop suddenly and contact the rear wheel. This could cause a sudden loss of stability or a loss of control. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-015. Safety Risk: A loss of stability or control could increase the risk o…
Transport Canada #2022464 · Aug 2022Suspension
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-464. Issue: On certain motorcycles, the link strut that connects the rear suspension to the frame could break. If this happens, the motorcycle can drop suddenly and contact the rear wheel. This could cause a sudden loss of stability or a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of stability or control could increase the r…
Transport Canada #2022015 · Jan 2022Powertrain
Issue: On certain motorcycles, some transmission parts may not be properly manufactured. This could cause the transmission to malfunction. If this happens, the rear wheel could suddenly lock-up. Safety Risk: A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to tak…
Transport Canada #2019486 · Oct 2019Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.