2011 BMW K 1600 GT

Recalls

1 recall names the 2011 BMW K 1600 GT. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  Feb 8, 2021NHTSA 21V06000020,963 vehicles

  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.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Exterior lighting1

Latest complaints

• Mar 24, 2014NV4,100 mi
  Electrical system · Exterior lighting

  Multiswitch left and right failure. Almost crushed my bike as a result! Engine stalled at green light inside a busy intersection. Could not restart the engine due to the right multiswitch failure. Car behind me almost run me over! Could not signal right or even turn on the 4 way flashers! *tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10245433BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
• 10230742Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update.
• 10218366Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
• 10218352Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of the Pro Driving Modes is not activated.
• 10215024The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
• 10214996General Electric Systems.
• 10212064Emission Control Information.?
• 10201170When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
• 10200500The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
• 10200269The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
• 10156337Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME.
• 10151395Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
• 10151297During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
• 10150092Fault code memory entry Ox21F960, throttle valve
• 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
• 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
• 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
• 10147806Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the Bluetooth communication system when a Navigator V is in the cradle. Lin Messages are transmitted through the cradled Navigator at high volume.
• 10147804After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
• 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10147754After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
• 10147752When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.
• 10136760Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.
• 10136759Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
• 10135006Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
• 10135001After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
• 10056106BMW mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.

Every BMW K 1600 GT model year

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