2022 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 2022
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 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.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Started the motorcycle in my garage, then shut it off within a few seconds as soon as I realized that gasoline was streaming at high volume out the bottom of the motorcycle. In seconds I had a 4 foot diameter puddle on the floor of my garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-21
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
2022 BMW K 1600 GTL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V214000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2022 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 2022 BMW K 1600 GTL?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 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.