How many recalls does the 2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl have?

The 2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl has an open recall?

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2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9,160 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 26V214000 2026-04-02 9,160 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.