2012 BMW K 1600 GTL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 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.
“Unable to lower wind screen. Left hand switch failed, screen stuck in lower position subjecting rider and passenger to heavy rain and wind during cross country trip. The switches on the Bmw k1600 motorcycles often fail, e.g. Bike turns off, cruise control doesn't work, turn signal inoperable. Dealer, morton's Bmw tells me these switches continue to fail on numerous k1600s. Switches are not available after 6 weeks of being on order”
NHTSA complaint #10541996, filed 2013-09, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147752Jun 1, 2015When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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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