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2019 BMW K 1600 GTLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-023 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2019 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.

62%repaired · 2024 Q1

Suspension: rear

Recall 22V-023 · Jan 21, 2022 · 5,063 vehicles · 3,136 repaired

Risk. A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2021 Q2

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 19V-692 · Oct 1, 2019 · 4,672 vehicles · 4,115 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 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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In owners' words

What K 1600 GTL owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW K 1600 MOTOCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
Complaint 11306999 · Feb 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EURO CYCLES OF DAYTONA (118 E FAIRVIEW AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, [PHONE]) AND WAS INFORMED TO NOT DRIVE THE…
Complaint 11281374 · Nov 20, 2019
MY MOTORCYCLE HAD A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE GEARBOX. THE DEALER DECIDED IT WAS NOT SAFE TO RIDE THE BIKE, THAT I SHOULD LEAVE IT UNTIL BMW COMES WITH A SOLUTION. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 2019 K1600 GTL SITTING IN SERVICE WITHOUT ANY RESOLUTION. THE BIKE IS WITH EUROCYCLES OF DAYTONA. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 11277574 · Nov 1, 2019 · 1,030 miles

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