2025 BMW K 1600 B Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other K 1600 B years
Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW K 1600 B. That ranks 5th out of 9 K 1600 B model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 100 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 BMW K 1600 B problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering1 · ~100 mi
Wheels1 · ~100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1100%100——
Wheels1100%100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2025 BMW K 1600 B recalls (1)

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Power train:manual transmission:seals/gasketsApr 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V214000 · 9,160 vehicles

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2025 BMW K1600 B. The contact stated that while riding 55 MPH or higher, the motorcycle became unstable, with a noticeable left-right movement. The contact stated that the failure was most noticeable while overtaking other vehicles going in the same direction. There were no…

Wheels · received Aug 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755407

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW K 1600 B?

Owners most often report steering, wheels problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2025 BMW K 1600 B?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 BMW K 1600 B a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K 1600 B model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.