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BMW K 1600 GTModel year report

2012 BMW K 1600 GT Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,250miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering (2) and suspension (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,250 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2012 BMW K1600 GT Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact became aware of a gasoline odor coming from the motorcycle. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The motorcycle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11645332, filed 2025-02, 10,200 miles

Steering: “URGENT Please. I want to Repair ASAP. I write as someone who is Knowledgeable about these issues. I have repaired my own Motorcycles and Cars for about 30 years now. I also have owned several BMW Motorcycles. This issue with this 2012 BMW K1600 GT Motorcycle is that the Front and Rear Shocks wear out very often. BMW installed these electronic shocks on these bikes and they are very cheaply made. You will find many many forums online where thousands of people have to replace these shocks at 8000, 10,000 or so miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590049, filed 2024-05

Suspension: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10965784, filed 2017-03

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2012 Bmw K 1600 GT motorcycle. The contact stated that the brake rotors and the ABS sensor rings were rusted. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the rusting was not severe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10684100, filed 2015-02, 10,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,200 and 36,000 miles.

0%0–1050%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20152016201720203202120242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 30 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW K 1600 GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201853,1002———Not enough data
2013713,0481———Not enough data
20121024,2504———Not enough data

All BMW K 1600 GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,250 miles and the middle half falls between 10,200 and 36,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.