2013 BMW K 1600 GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K 1600 GT years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. That ranks 2nd out of 15 K 1600 GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 33,274 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW K 1600 GT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 43% | 33,274 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 13,048 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 12,710 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 810 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW K 1600 GT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We were notified in March 2021 that our a fuel pump could start a fuel leak. This could catch on fire causing damage to the motorcycle not to mention my wife and I could be severely burned. They continue to say that they do not have the part and as of September 2021 still do not have the part and…
The contact owns a 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet…
Transmission is noisy. The gears are worn prematurely. I have 40k miles on me 2013 k1600gt. I saw a recall for 2017+ transmissions but i believe it should be extended to prior years. Obviously it was in motion from 10mph or faster. It seems to be worse from 3rd gear and higher.
During a ride with my 2013 bmw k1600 gt that took place on 12/15/19, i noted problems with the manual transmission, with difficulty in shifting gears. The bike has approximately 25, 400 miles. I was able to drive back home with difficulty. I took the motorcycle to the san diego bmw dealership to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw k 1600 gt. The contact discovered fuel leaking from the lower fuel pump and oil leaking from the oil pan gasket of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to bmw motorcycles of las vegas (617 5b west sahara ave, las vegas, nv) where the exhaust manifold gasket, oil…
Other BMW K 1600 GT years
← 2012 K 1600 GT · 2014 K 1600 GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 K 1600 GT | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 K 1600 GT | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 K 1600 GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 K 1600 GT | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 K 1600 GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 K 1600 GT | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 K 1600 GT | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 K 1600 GT | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 K 1600 GT | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 K 1600 GT | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 K 1600 GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 K 1600 GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 K 1600 GT | 10 | 4 |
| 2011 K 1600 GT | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K 1600 GT model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.