The 2019 BMW K1600B has two recalls, both carrying serious crash risk: a rear suspension link strut that can break and cause the bike to drop suddenly onto the rear wheel, and a transmission defect that can lock the rear wheel without warning.
The suspension issue occurs when the link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame fractures, causing an abrupt loss of stability. On the transmission side, certain internal parts may not have been hardened to the correct specification, which can lead to two gears engaging at the same time or transmission components breaking apart. Either outcome can lock the rear wheel and cause the rider to lose control.
At a glance
What can fail
The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame can break, causing the rear suspension to drop and the wheel to contact the frame, which may result in sudden loss of stability or control.
What the fix does
BMW Motorrad will mail you instructions to bring your motorcycle to a dealer for replacement of the rear link strut.
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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.
