repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
2013 BMW K 1600 GTLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW K 1600 GTL, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-060 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 BMW K 1600 GTL has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 BMW K 1600 GTL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other K 1600 GTL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K 1600 GTL median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What K 1600 GTL owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On December 26, 2021, I purchased a used BMW K1600 GTL from a private party near Houston, TX. I then proceeded to drive the motorcycle to my home located just north of Dallas, TX. The motorcycle exhibited no issues and ran perfectly. Two days later as I was driving it to get the title and…
Fuel pump replacement recall due to potential fire hazard was issued April 8, 2021. There are no parts being made available to dealers to make the repair. It has been over 3-months and per discussion with the BMW customer service there is no information as to when parts will be available. This is…
The dealer has been unable to make a repair in a reasonable time. I called my dealer in May at Moon Motorsports in Monticello, MN to schedule an appointment for Recall Campaign No. 21V-060. They said replacements for this recall have been backordered. I called again today (July 2) to get an update.…
Own a 2013 K 1600 GTL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.