2016 BMW K 1600 GT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 BMW K 1600 GT recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GT.

Most common 2016 BMW K 1600 GT problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Engine	1
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2023-07-27, Fuel/Propulsion System
Heavy smell of gas, fuel is spraying from threads of the plastic quick disconnect fitting that is attached to the discharge from the fuel tank.

2020-02-22, Electrical System
MOTORCYCLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' DISPLAYING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAS OCCURRED AT IDLE BUT OFTEN OCCURS AT SPEED (30-75MPH). ENGINE RPMS ARE STUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000RPM. CODE READER DISPLAYS A STORED CODE OF 'THROTTLE VALVE 1 COMPARING ERROR'. THE ABRUPT ERROR CAUSES VEHICLES TO COME DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO REAR OF MOTORCYCLE WHILE TRYING TO PULL OFF ROAD. WILL SOMETIMES RESET ERROR AFTER CYCLING POWER.

2019-10-18, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW K 1600 GT. WHILE EMPTYING THE OIL PAN, THE CONTACT FOUND METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE THE OIL AND OIL FILTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF WESTERN OREGON (12010 SW GARDEN PL, TIGARD, OR 97223, (503) 597-7097) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES AND THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 860.

2017-08-18, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER HAS CAUSED THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND AN APPARENT FAILURE IN THE TRACTION CONTROL. BMW (MOTORCYCLES) REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, NOT EVEN A CONFIRMATION THAT THE ISSUE EXISTS.

2016 BMW K 1600 GT questions

Does the 2016 BMW K 1600 GT have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 BMW K 1600 GT at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW K 1600 GT?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Engine (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 BMW K 1600 GT has been fixed?

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