2011 BMW K 1600 GT Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 2011 BMW K 1600 GT problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
1
Lights
1

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Lights
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Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported February 8, 2021 · 20,963 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 21V060000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT 28

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jan 11, 2024 Service bulletinThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
Nov 13, 2023 Service bulletinBMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender...
Dec 8, 2022 Service bulletinDue to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after...
Jul 26, 2022 Service bulletinDue to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of...
Jun 1, 2022 Service bulletinCoolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine
May 6, 2022 Service bulletinGeneral Electric Systems.
Apr 26, 2022 Service bulletinEmission Control Information.?
Jul 13, 2021 Service bulletinWhen diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
Jun 17, 2021 Service bulletinThe bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button
May 1, 2021 Service bulletinThe hill start control operation may be sporadic.

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What 2011 BMW K 1600 GT owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 4,100 miles · NV

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!

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Questions about the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT

Is the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT, fewer than a typical K 1600 GT model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

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2011 BMW K 1600 GT problems