2018 BMW K 1600 GT
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
3 of 5 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW k-1600 gt. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V692000 (Power train) however, the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-04
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW K 1600 GT motorcycle. The contact stated that the gear did not shift without warning. Also, the steering did not allow the vehicle to move in a straight line. The vehicle veered left when it was turned right.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-05
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2019-03-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-10-16 Steering Oscillation
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2020-03-11Power train19V692000 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.
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.
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Date not on filePower train26V214000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 BMW K 1600 GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V214000 · Power train
- Recall 19V692000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 BMW K 1600 GT?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 BMW K 1600 GT have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.