NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The seal on the reverse gear control unit can wear down, letting moisture in. This causes the unit to overheat.
What the fix does
The reverse gear control unit will be replaced at no cost.
The 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission defect where two gears can engage at once or internal parts can break, locking the rear wheel and causing a sudden loss of control.
The rear suspension also carries a significant concern: a link strut connecting the suspension to the frame may lack sufficient strength and can crack or fail, allowing the rear of the motorcycle to press against the rear wheel. That contact can destabilize the bike at speed and raise the risk of a crash. On the powertrain side, a deteriorating seal on the reverse gear control unit can let moisture into the housing, causing the unit to overheat and creating a fire risk. All three recalls share the same severity rating, making this a vehicle where multiple systems warrant attention.
At a glance
What can fail
The seal on the reverse gear control unit can wear down, letting moisture in. This causes the unit to overheat.
What the fix does
The reverse gear control unit will be replaced at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may be insufficiently strong and can become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear link strut at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain transmission parts may not have been hardened properly, which can cause two gears to engage at once or damage transmission components.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shift forks, 5th/6th gear selector sleeve, and 6th gear wheel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.