2019 BMW K1600B Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1600B years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW K1600B. That ranks 2nd out of 9 K1600B model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 100 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 BMW K1600B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 63% | 100 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 50% | 100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 38% | 600 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 13% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 BMW K1600B recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission:seals/gaskets
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
Risk: An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
Suspension:rear
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering Oscillation (EA19003) — opened Oct 11, 2019, closed Jan 16, 2025.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The assembly that holds the headlight and windshield became loose. Upon inspection two of the six bolts were missing, and the other four bolts were loose. If more bolts have fallen out a major portion of the motorcycle would have fell off and potentially caused a crash.
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…
The fuel pump failed in a way that it soaked my left leg with fuel while riding the motorcycle. My safety was at risk from major burns if the fuel had ignited on the exhaust. No warning lights came on.
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…
At highway speeds, especially in traffic, the bike begins to wobble and becomes hard to control. I list an incident date of 04/29/2020 below, but this has happened many times since i bought it on 04/11/2020.
Other BMW K1600B years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 K1600B | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 K1600B | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 K1600B | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 K1600B | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 K1600B | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 K1600B | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 |
| 2018 K1600B | 44 | 2 |
| 2017 K1600B | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW K1600B?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW K1600B?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 BMW K1600B a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1600B model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.