2011 BMW K 1600 GTBmw K 1600 Gt 2011

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 179621 [USA]: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2014 s 1000 rr/r/ hp4, r 1200 gs/gs adventure/r/rt, k 1300 s, k 1600 gt/gtl/gtl exclusive and 2014 r nine t motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began march 17, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
  • MC160214 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel strip??A?A? Equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
  • MC610522 - WHEELS: Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update.
  • SIB170222 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the n63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (cc message id166).
  • SIB610522 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "front wheel lift detection" of the pro driving modes is not activated.
  • SIM010717 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The engine?S intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?Eligible usspecification
  • SIB610117 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: General electric systems.
  • MC710122 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Emission control information.?
  • MC610821 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When diagnosing fault codes (0x3a13d7, 0x3a13d9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
  • MC64465398 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
  • MC660118 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
  • MC53528266 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle fault "comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm dme.
  • MC62719932 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
  • MC62571524_03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: During programming ith ista/p software version3.58.2.001. A programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
  • MC53528266 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Fault code memory entry ox21f960, throttle valve
  • MC55813536 - EQUIPMENT: Navigator v maintains a bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
  • MC2300117 - EQUIPMENT: Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
  • MC62133778 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. In garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.
  • MC62223559 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the bluetooth communication system when a navigator v is in the cradle. Lin messages are transmitted through the cradled navigator at high volume.
  • MC61326053 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
  • MC61461571 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
  • MC6132605 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
  • MC60577201 - EQUIPMENT: When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.
  • MC63876474 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Various malfunctions in navigator vi gps due to older software which requires update.
  • MC63849336 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Faulty data means that the programming of the bms-x at i level k001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty i level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ista 4.08 and ista/p 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
  • MC64010520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
  • MC54075516 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
  • SIB-16-002-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY: Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
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Multiswitch left and right failure. Almost crushed my bike as a result! Engine stalled at green light inside a busy intersection. Could not restart the engine due to the right multiswitch failure. Car behind me almost run me over! Could not signal right or even turn on the 4 way flashers! *tr

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