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2012 BMW K 1600 GT Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012110%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT

Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology