2012 BMW K 1600 GtBmw K 1600 Gt 2012

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt, manufacturered by Bmw Ag Motorcycles.
The vehicle is described as a Two Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWWB3 Gasoline
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt produced?
     - The 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt is produced in Berlin Bavaria, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt?
     - There are 4 recall(s) for the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt?
     - The 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt has a GVWR of Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt have?
     - The 2012 BMW K 1600 Gt has 158 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 179610 [USA]: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

  • Recall 142626 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 101414 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 99599 [USA]: As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.
  • SIM010917 - EQUIPMENT: Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg)
  • 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:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigator v maintains a bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
  • MC2300117 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY: 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 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES: When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.
  • MC64162818 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Despite retrofitting and enabling the hp race calibration kit 3, it is not possible to read out and adjust the data with the laptop race calibration software. If the hp race calibration kit 3 is retrofitted individually to in k46/13, where
  • 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
Known Recall Investigations
  • Fuel leak - motorycle investigation # EA13006

    Odi began investigating this issue after owners of model year (my) 2004-2011 r-series bmw motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on november 16, 2012, bmw had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, bmw re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13v-617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13v-617, bmw voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from odisoriginal scope, my2005-2008 r-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all my 2005-2011 r-series, my 2005-2011 k12&13 models, my 2010-2011 rr models, and the my 2012 k1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassMotorcycle - Touring / Sport Touring
DisplacementCC1649
DisplacementCI100.628154012
DisplacementL1.649000
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP158
EngineKW117.8206
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG MOTORCYCLES
Manufacturer Id972
ModelK 1600 GT
ModelID1752
Model Year2012
NCSA Body TypeTwo Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters)
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model750cc and over
Plant CityBERLIN
Plant CountryGERMANY
SeriesK48
VINWB1060101CZY43537
Vehicle TypeMOTORCYCLE
Wheels2
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210301

The contact owns a 2012 bmw k 1600 gt. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer had been notified about the recall however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. Freedom powersports hurst (633 ne loop 820, hurst, tx 76053) was contacted and informed him that parts for the repair were on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NoNoN NoneNone20201017

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw k-1600 gt motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to bmw motorcycles of orlando (8901 futures dr, orlando, fl 32819) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.*dt*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20201016

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw k-1600 gt motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to bmw motorcycles of orlando (8901 futures dr, orlando, fl 32819) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.*dt*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20201009

Quick disconnect coupling attached to fuel pump broke at threads generating a fuel leak. This issue caused recall of other 2012 models due to defective parts. It appears the issue is extended to more vehicles than originally listed. Bmw is not covering those repairs at the moment, but risk of fire is extremely high.

NoNoN NoneNone20201008

Quick disconnect coupling attached to fuel pump broke at threads generating a fuel leak. This issue caused recall of other 2012 models due to defective parts. It appears the issue is extended to more vehicles than originally listed. Bmw is not covering those repairs at the moment, but risk of fire is extremely high.

NoNoN NoneNone20200904

A fuel leak has developed at the fuel pump flange when the engine is running. It was first noticed by fuel fumes being apparent while riding.

NoNoN NoneNone20200903

A fuel leak has developed at the fuel pump flange when the engine is running. It was first noticed by fuel fumes being apparent while riding.

NoNoN NoneNone20161231

Pulls to the left and manufacture denies this across the board. Several thousand rants about this pulling to the left and not one recall or concern from bmw.

NoNoN NoneNone20160702

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw k 1600 gt motorcycle. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,500.

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WB1060101CZY435372012K 1600 GTBERLIN , GERMANY
WB1060108CZY470662012K 1600 GTBERLIN , GERMANY
WB1060107CZY441092012K 1600 GTBERLIN , GERMANY

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