2018 BMW K1600B: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 37 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (50% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 now ever since the power train recall and replacement, the bike has an unrepairable oil leak. It has been at the dealer now for over 3 months almost 4 months, august 6th till present.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2020
“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 to indian and bmw motorcycles of tulsa located at (1200 w sw expy dr, broken arrow, ok 74012), where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a bmw k1600. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirmed the parts are not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2020
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k 1600b. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the motorcycle became unstable while driving behind a semi truck or when wind turbulence was present. The motorcycle operated as intended after the speed was reduced. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that a local dealer was contacted however, no assistance was provided. The motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500. *bf*jb”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k1600 gtl motorcycle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer would be unable to repair the motorcycle until at least january of 2020. Big # 1 motorsports (505 cobb st, birmingham, al 35209) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k 1600b. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the parts for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Wooly's cycles of atlanta 1581 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, (770) 984-9844, was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k1600 b. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v692000 (power train). The contact stated that power bmw motorcycles of palm bay (located at 190 interstate ct se, palm bay, fl 32909) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had been made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k1600b. The contact received a notification in the mail for a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 19v692000 (power train). The contact spoke with champion honda bmw ducati (4155 dorchester rd, charleston, sc 29405) and motorcycles of charlotte (731 westinghouse blvd, charlotte, nc 28273) where he was informed that the parts were not available for the recall. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall and offered no assistance. A failure had not occurred on the vehicle. The VIN tool confirms that parts not available.*dt *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2019
“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 recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k16000b. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the parts for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. (touring sports located at 1431 laurens rd, greenvale sc) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2019
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2018 BMW K1600B reliable?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2018 BMW K1600B. The most complained-about area is power train (50% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2018 BMW K1600B problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 5,000 miles or less.
Does the 2018 BMW K1600B have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:manual transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.