2018 BMW K 1600 GTL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“At the end of April, 2026, I was using the 'Reverse Gear' function to assist with parking the motorcycle. I needed to move back about 15 feet into the parking spot. As I was moving backward, at approximately 3 to 5 feet, the reverse function suddenly stopped propelling the motorcycle backward causing me to loose balance. I tipped and had to lay the bike down to prevent injury. The lay down caused minor scratching and indentations to the motorcycle. At the time I thought I smelled a burning electronics smell - but can't be certain. …”
NHTSA complaint #11742011, filed 2026-06“The contact owns a Bmw k1600. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v-692000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirmed the parts are not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11301367, filed 2020-01Related recalls
- 26V214000Apr 2, 2026BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control…Covers: BMW K 1600 GTL 2017–2025, K1600B 2017–2025, K 1600 GT 2017–2025
- 19V692000Oct 1, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not…Covers: BMW K 1600 GTL 2018–2020, K 1600 GT 2017–2020, K1600B 2018–2020
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology