no report yet
Manual transmission: seals/gaskets
NewRisk. An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
2018 BMW K 1600 GTLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-692 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Steering
3Power train
2Vehicle speed control
2Engine
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Suspension
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2018 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What K 1600 GTL owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60+MPH) NEAR SEMI TRUCK TRAFFIC. THE AIR FLOW COMING OFF OF THE TRUCK WOULD IMPACT THE MOTORCYCLE, THE BIKE WOULD WOBBLE SIGNIFICANTLY MAKING IT VERY HARD TO CONTROL AND ON THE CUSP OF LOSING CONTROL. THE SAME WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THERE WERE CROSS WINDS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL. WHILE RIDING AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WOBBLING IN THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION WAS MORE NOTICEABLE WHILE RIDING BEHIND A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE. THE…
THIS IS A NEW, 2018 MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER ON 4/6/2019 WITH 6 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AFTER A SHORT TEST RIDE THROUGH SEVERAL SHORT BACK-ROADS AROUND THE DEALERSHIP I DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. UPON LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP AND HEADING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE…
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