2013 BMW K 1600 GT
Only 7 complaints 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 7 complaints
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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 7 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact discovered fuel leaking from the lower fuel pump and oil leaking from the oil pan gasket of the motorcycle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-09
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Pistons are cracking and may break causing engine to lock up....BMW has ignored this problem and continues to produce this engine and has no spare parts to fix it....something need to be done about this!!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-23
Power train
2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
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Bike requires constant counter steering pressure on the handlebars to keep it from veering sharply left into incoming traffic. It has been in for service numerous times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-07
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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
2013 BMW K 1600 GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V060000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 BMW K 1600 GT?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.