Skip to main content
MyRecallCheckNHTSA recall explorer

NHTSA model-year recall report

2019 BMW K 1600 GT Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

Check exact VIN status Decode a VIN

3

NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

Apr 2, 2026

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is above the BMW K 1600 GT average of 2.2 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension › Rear, appearing in 1 campaign.

  1. 1

    Read

    Review every campaign and urgent instruction below.

  2. 2

    Verify

    Check your exact VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

  3. 3

    Repair

    Contact an authorized dealer if a campaign applies.

Source campaign records

All 2019 BMW K 1600 GT recall campaigns

Shown newest first. NHTSA summary, consequence, and remedy text is preserved without truncation.

NHTSA campaign 26V214000

Power Train › Manual Transmission › Seals / Gaskets

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Apr 2, 2026

What is recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Safety consequence

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V023000

Suspension › Rear

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Jan 21, 2022

What is recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.

Safety consequence

A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V692000

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Oct 1, 2019

What is recalled

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. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.

Safety consequence

Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other BMW K 1600 GT model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

20193 campaigns20182 campaigns20131 campaign20124 campaigns20111 campaign
View all model years

Other 2019 BMW recall reports

2019 BMW X513 campaigns2019 BMW X711 campaigns2019 BMW X310 campaigns2019 BMW X47 campaigns2019 BMW Z46 campaigns2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure4 campaigns

2019 BMW K 1600 GT recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2019 BMW K 1600 GT?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology