The 2013 BMW K 1600 Gtl has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 20,963 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Bmw k1600 gtl 2013 have the same issues that lates model, engine a lot noise and clank engine, unstable when you raided up 70 mph, really dangerous. Have to be responsable and do recalls in all those motorcycles. Thanks.”
“Bmw k1600 gtl 2013 have the same issues that lates model, engine a lot noise and clank engine, unstable when you raided up 70 mph, really dangerous. Have to be responsable and do recalls in all those motorcycles. Thanks.”
“On december 26, 2021, I purchased a used bmw k1600 gtl from a private party near houston, tx. I then proceeded to drive the motorcycle to my home located just north of dallas, tx. The motorcycle exhibited no issues and ran perfectly. Two days later as I was driving it to get the title and…”
“The contact owns a 2013 bmw k1600 gtl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
“The dealer has been unable to make a repair in a reasonable time. I called my dealer in may at moon motorsports in monticello, mn to schedule an appointment for recall campaign no. 21v-060. They said replacements for this recall have been backordered. I called again today (july 2) to get an…”
“Fuel pump replacement recall due to potential fire hazard was issued april 8, 2021. There are no parts being made available to dealers to make the repair. It has been over 3-months and per discussion with the bmw customer service there is no information as to when parts will be available. This is…”
“The contact owns a 2013 bmw k 1600 gtl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v160000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
“Since new in june 2013, the motorcycle has pulled to the left at all speeds requiring constant counter-steering. Fatigue in the right arm and shoulder is noticeable and a moment of inattention on a ride would lead to the motorcycle swerving into oncoming traffic. This is a tremendous safety…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW K 1600 Gtl as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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