Tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw k 1600 motocycle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. (bmw motorcycles of louisville dealer, located at 1700 arthur st, louisville, ky 40208) was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The worst 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL problems
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Recalls 3
Power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
- Risk
- An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 25, 2026.
Recall number 26V214000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.
- Risk
- A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 22V023000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
- Risk
- Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V692000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after...
- Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of...
- Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine
- General Electric Systems.
- Emission Control Information.?
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that Keyless Ride radio keys produced before March 28, 2014 have faulty software
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
- The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button
What 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw k 1600 gtl. The contact received a recall notification in the mail for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v692000 (power train). The contact took the vehicle to euro cycles of daytona (118 e fairview ave, daytona beach, fl 32114, (386) 257-2269) and was informed to not drive the vehicle due to a ticking sound coming from the gear box. The dealer associated the noise with the recall and also informed the contact that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the recall and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My motorcycle had a ticking sound coming from the gearbox. The dealer decided it was not safe to ride the bike, that I should leave it until bmw comes with a solution. I currently have a 2019 k1600 gtl sitting in service without any resolution. The bike is with eurocycles of daytona. The vehicle was being serviced at the time when the service manager notices th sound coing from the gearbox. This is oart of the current transmission recall. I've spoken to bmw but they have no solution.
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Questions about the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL
Is the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL, close to a typical K 1600 GTL model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL have?
3 recalls, covering power train and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 26V214000, 19V692000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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