BMW K1600B recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 55 owner complaints for the BMW K1600B (model years 2017–2025). The most reported problem area is power train (20 complaints), followed by steering (18 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW K1600B model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 1 of 9 | |
| Steering | 18 | 5 of 9 | |
| Suspension | 12 | 2 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 of 9 | |
| Engine | 4 | 1 of 9 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V214000 | Apr 2, 2026 | Power train: manual transmission, seals/gaskets | 2018–2020, 2024–2025 | 9,160 |
| 24V165000 | Feb 29, 2024 | Suspension: front | 2024 | 191 |
| 22V023000 | Jan 21, 2022 | Suspension: rear | 2019–2020 | 5,063 |
| 19V692000 | Oct 1, 2019 | Power train: manual transmission | 2018–2020 | 4,672 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.