The 2014 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 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. 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
STEERING
4
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Bmw has an open recall regarding a defective fuel pump. Affected bikes: bmw k 1600 gt, k 1600 gtl, k 1600 gtl exclusive (2011-2014) when I contact bmw they tell me my vin is not affected, but I have 100% confirmed that my fuel pump is leaking gas at a very unsafe rate. My bike year and model…”
“When my wife and I came to a stop after coming off the interstate, she adjusted her self on the seat of the 2014 bmw k1600 motorcycle, as she used the arm rest for support in shiffing her weigh (she weights 105 lbs) the arm rest snapped off). Had we been going into a turn or passing another…”
“1. The motorcycles pulls to the left. Constant correction is stressful on highways and taxes one's muscles. 2. Engine has a ticking noise (valve chattering) at 3000-3500 rpm band (first noticed at 8000 miles) and dealer/manufacturer is unable to do anything about it. There are lots of k1600 on the…”
“1. The motorcycles pulls to the left. Constant correction is stressful on highways and taxes one's muscles. 2. Engine has a ticking noise (valve chattering) at 3000-3500 rpm band (first noticed at 8000 miles) and dealer/manufacturer is unable to do anything about it. There are lots of k1600 on the…”
“1. The motorcycles pulls to the left. Constant correction is stressful on highways and taxes one's muscles. 2. Engine has a ticking noise (valve chattering) at 3000-3500 rpm band (first noticed at 8000 miles) and dealer/manufacturer is unable to do anything about it. There are lots of k1600 on the…”
“The motorcycle pulls hard to the left (toward oncoming traffic) when light pressure is used on the handlebars. The vehicle basically does not track straight on its own without significant pressure to counteract the effect. Bmw was contacted via my local bmw local dealership, who ruled out the…”
“While riding the bmw motorcycle there is a pronounced pull to the left. This happens at all speeds. The higher the speed the greater the pull is. This is an ongoing problem since april 2014. Different tires and changing the recommended tire pressure makes no improvement in the left pull.”
“While riding the bmw motorcycle there is a pronounced pull to the left. This happens at all speeds. The higher the speed the greater the pull is. This is an ongoing problem since april 2014. Different tires and changing the recommended tire pressure makes no improvement in the left pull.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW K 1600 Gtl as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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