2012 BMW K 1600 GT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10889222, filed 2016-07, 18,500 milesRelated recalls
- 13V526000Oct 25, 2013BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle…Covers: BMW K 1600 GT 2012, K 1600 GTL 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10151395Jun 1, 2016Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
- 10156337Jan 1, 2016Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME.
- 10150092Jun 1, 2013Fault code memory entry Ox21F960, throttle valve
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 43% |
| 2012 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT
6 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsWheels
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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