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BMW K 1600 GT years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the BMW K 1600 GT since 2011, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2012 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and steering problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
31
Recalls
9
Worst year
2012
Model years
2011-2022

BMW K 1600 GT years to avoid

No model year of the BMW K 1600 GT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW K 1600 GT years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW K 1600 GT complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20112012201320152016201820192022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW K 1600 GT problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    10
  • Transmission
    7
  • Steering
    5
  • Engine
    5
  • Suspension
    4
  • Electrical
    3
  • Wheels
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Brakes
    1

BMW K 1600 GT problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022-1Transmission10
2019-2Suspension30
2018-5Transmission20
2016-4Driver assistance00
2015-1Steering00
2013-7Engine13,04810
2012-10Fuel system30,00040
2011-1Electrical10

Recalls 9

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Questions about the BMW K 1600 GT

What years of the BMW K 1600 GT should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW K 1600 GT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW K 1600 GT?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW K 1600 GT?

Fuel system, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (7) and steering (5).

How many recalls does the BMW K 1600 GT have?

9 recalls between 2011 and 2022. The 2012 model year has the most, with 4.

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