2018 BMW K 1600 GTL Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,878miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,878 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 contact owns a 2018 BMW K1600 GTL motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle inadvertently shifted into limp mode. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with throttle body failure. The dealer informed the contact that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11464467, filed 2022-05, 15,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
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.
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