2012 BMW K 1600 GTL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,035miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,035 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 motorcycle pulls severely to the left at all times when in motion resulting in driver fatigue and pain in arms and shoulders from constant counter-steering. The bike has been to the dealer many times for this problem and they report that Bmw doesn't consider it a problem and will not fix it. This is an ongoing problem since the motorcycle was purchased new in june of 2011.”
NHTSA complaint #10543150, filed 2013-09, 12,040 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL
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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