BMW K 1600 GTL years to avoid
No model year of the BMW K 1600 GTL stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW K 1600 GTL years
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BMW K 1600 GTL complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW K 1600 GTL problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system20
- Steering18
- Transmission12
- Electrical11
- Engine10
- Suspension5
- Lights4
- Acceleration4
- Wheels3
- Visibility1
- Body1
BMW K 1600 GTL problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 3 | Transmission | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 16 | Steering | 2,500 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | - | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 7 | Steering | 13,467 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | - | 7 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 33 | Fuel system | 4,500 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the BMW K 1600 GTL
What years of the BMW K 1600 GTL should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW K 1600 GTL has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW K 1600 GTL?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW K 1600 GTL?
Fuel system, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by steering (18) and transmission (12).
How many recalls does the BMW K 1600 GTL have?
8 recalls between 2012 and 2022. The 2012 model year has the most, with 4.
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