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2019 BMW K1600bProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW K1600b, most often about the suspension. 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 complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 BMW K1600b has problems

8 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
Suspension50
Steering40
Structure10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Visibility/wiper10
Exterior lighting10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

3 recalls

2019 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.

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 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 BMW K1600b, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Steering OscillationEA19003 · closed Jan 16, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What K1600b owners report

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

I started to get speed wobble / death wobble in my front end at all speeds from 25 miles an hour to 80 mph. Also the suspension bottoms out on small bumps. I checked my air pressure in the tire, that was fine. Then noticed a small leak coming from the front shock which is indicative of a failed…
Complaint 11764653 · Sep 16, 2026
I'm a recent owner of this motorcycle and have experienced a consistent feeling of what motorcyclists refer to as a "Death wobble" or at a minimum the beginnings of one. It happens during interstate highway speeds and predominantly during heavy traffic and it's magnified even more while approaching…
Complaint 11425956 · Jul 22, 2021
2 ISSUES 1. WHEN REACHING SPEEDS OF 60+ BIKE SHAKES VIOLENTLY DURING HIGH WINDS OR BEHIND TRUCKS. SWITCHING LANES IS EVEN MORE SCARY. TO ENHANCE THIS ISSUE ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS RAISE YOUR WIND SCREEN FULLY AND OPEN UP THE AIR VENTS ON THE SIDES OF THE BIKE. FOR HAVE YOUR PSI ON TIRES AT 40 OR…
Complaint 11288612 · Dec 12, 2019 · 1,700 miles

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