2011 BMW K 1600 GT
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
Multiswitch left and right failure. Almost crushed my bike as a result! Engine stalled at green light inside a busy intersection. Could not restart the engine due to the right multiswitch failure. Car behind me almost run me over!
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-24
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-03-17Fuel system, gasoline21V060000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 BMW K 1600 GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V060000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.