2016 Bmw K 1600 GT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Bmw K 1600 GT has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electronic systems problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: software update installed by the dealer has caused the traction control warning light to illuminate and an apparent failure in the traction control. bmw (motorcycles) refuses to provide any information related to this issue, not even a confirmation that the issue exists..
5
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
1 complaints- • SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER HAS CAUSED THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND AN APPARENT FAILURE IN THE TRACTION CONTROL. BMW (MOTORCYCLES) REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, NOT EVEN A CONFIRMATION THAT THE ISSUE EXISTS.
“SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER HAS CAUSED THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND AN APPARENT FAILURE IN THE TRACTION CONTROL. BMW (MOTORCYCLES) REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, NOT EVEN A CONFIRMATION THAT THE ISSUE EXISTS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW K 1600 GT. WHILE EMPTYING THE OIL PAN, THE CONTACT FOUND METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE THE OIL AND OIL FILTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF WESTERN OREGON (12010 SW GARDEN PL, TIGARD, OR 97223, (503) 597-7097) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO F
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW K 1600 GT. WHILE EMPTYING THE OIL PAN, THE CONTACT FOUND METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE THE OIL AND OIL FILTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF WESTERN OREGON (12010 SW GARDEN PL, TIGARD, OR 97223, (503) 597-7097) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO F”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • MOTORCYCLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' DISPLAYING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAS OCCURRED AT IDLE BUT OFTEN OCCURS AT SPEED (30-75MPH). ENGINE RPMS ARE STUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000RPM. CODE READER DISPLAYS A STORED CODE OF 'THROTTLE VALVE 1 COMPARING ERROR'. THE ABRUPT ERROR CAUSES VEHICLES TO COME DANGEROUSLY
“MOTORCYCLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' DISPLAYING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAS OCCURRED AT IDLE BUT OFTEN OCCURS AT SPEED (30-75MPH). ENGINE RPMS ARE STUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000RPM. CODE READER DISPLAYS A STORED CODE OF 'THROTTLE VALVE 1 COMPARING ERROR'. THE ABRUPT ERROR CAUSES VEHICLES TO COME DANGEROUSLY”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
1 complaints- • MOTORCYCLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' DISPLAYING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAS OCCURRED AT IDLE BUT OFTEN OCCURS AT SPEED (30-75MPH). ENGINE RPMS ARE STUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000RPM. CODE READER DISPLAYS A STORED CODE OF 'THROTTLE VALVE 1 COMPARING ERROR'. THE ABRUPT ERROR CAUSES VEHICLES TO COME DANGEROUSLY
“MOTORCYCLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' DISPLAYING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAS OCCURRED AT IDLE BUT OFTEN OCCURS AT SPEED (30-75MPH). ENGINE RPMS ARE STUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000RPM. CODE READER DISPLAYS A STORED CODE OF 'THROTTLE VALVE 1 COMPARING ERROR'. THE ABRUPT ERROR CAUSES VEHICLES TO COME DANGEROUSLY”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • Heavy smell of gas, fuel is spraying from threads of the plastic quick disconnect fitting that is attached to the discharge from the fuel tank.
“Heavy smell of gas, fuel is spraying from threads of the plastic quick disconnect fitting that is attached to the discharge from the fuel tank.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER HAS CAUSED THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND AN APPARENT FAILURE IN THE TRACTION CONTROL. BMW (MOTORCYCLES) REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, NOT EVEN A CONFIRMATION THAT THE ISSUE EXISTS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW K 1600 GT. WHILE EMPTYING THE OIL PAN, THE CONTACT FOUND METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE THE OIL AND OIL FILTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF WESTERN OREGON (12010 SW GARDEN PL, TIGARD, OR 97223, (503) 597-7097) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO F
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: MOTORCYCLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' DISPLAYING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAS OCCURRED AT IDLE BUT OFTEN OCCURS AT SPEED (30-75MPH). ENGINE RPMS ARE STUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000RPM. CODE READER DISPLAYS A STORED CODE OF 'THROTTLE VALVE 1 COMPARING ERROR'. THE ABRUPT ERROR CAUSES VEHICLES TO COME DANGEROUSLY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: MOTORCYCLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' DISPLAYING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAS OCCURRED AT IDLE BUT OFTEN OCCURS AT SPEED (30-75MPH). ENGINE RPMS ARE STUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000RPM. CODE READER DISPLAYS A STORED CODE OF 'THROTTLE VALVE 1 COMPARING ERROR'. THE ABRUPT ERROR CAUSES VEHICLES TO COME DANGEROUSLY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw K 1600 GT — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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