2013 BMW K 1600 GT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,048miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,048 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.
“We were notified in March 2021 that our a fuel pump could start a fuel leak. This could catch on fire causing damage to the motorcycle not to mention my wife and I could be severely burned. They continue to say that they do not have the part and as of September 2021 still do not have the part and as of today they still do not have the part to put in. This is very inconvenient and that I cannot ride my motorcycle for fear of injury. There are no warning lamps if it is leaking and the dealer keeps telling me he does not have the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11452970, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2013 Bmw K 1600 GT. The contact discovered fuel leaking from the lower fuel pump and oil leaking from the oil pan gasket of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to Bmw motorcycles of las vegas (617 5b west sahara ave, las vegas, nv) where the exhaust manifold gasket, oil pan gasket, and fuel pump unit were repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,048.”
NHTSA complaint #11287926, filed 2019-12, 13,048 miles“The contact owns a 2013 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11432887, filed 2021-09Related recalls
- 21V060000Feb 8, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R…Covers: BMW K 1600 GT 2011–2014, K 1600 GTL 2011–2014, K1300 S 2011–2014 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K…
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 43% |
| 2012 | 6 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW K 1600 GT
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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.
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