no report yet
Manual transmission: seals/gaskets
NewRisk. An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
2018 BMW K1600bProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW K1600b, most often about the power train. 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 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 BMW K1600b has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Power train
11Steering
7Suspension
4Electrical system
4Engine
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Vehicle speed control
1Structure
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 BMW K1600b 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 K1600b 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 K1600b median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 BMW K1600b, and the recalls they led to.
- Steering OscillationNo recall
In owners' words
What K1600b owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE BIKE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER NOW MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT, THE SPEEDO IS STILL OFF TO THIS DAY BY 4 MILES AN HOUR, THE BIKE A PULL TO THE LEFT THAT HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED YET. ON OCCASION THE BIKE WILL GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND JUST LOOSE ALL POWER AND THROTTLE RESPONSE. WHY IN TRAFFIC. AND…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT…
SEE ATTACHED PDF, ALTHOUGH I DID RETURN THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER COMPLAINING ABOUT INSTABILITY WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED ESPECIALLY IN TURBULENT AIR, SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE IN THIRTY YEARS OF RIDING, THAT ISSUE IS STILL PENDING, BUT FOR NOW THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT…
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