2021 BMW K 1600 GTL
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 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 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.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
I am filing this complaint regarding NHTSA Safety Recall 26V214 for my 2021 BMW K1600GTL. The reverse gear system on my motorcycle has completely failed and is currently inoperative. Recall 26V214 concerns the reverse gear control unit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-04
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2021 BMW K 1600 GTL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V214000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2021 BMW K 1600 GTL 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 2021 BMW K 1600 GTL?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 BMW K 1600 GTL 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.