2015 BMW K 1600 GT

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Sep 18, 2018CA
  Steering

  Pulls to the left. I have replaced the front tire 4 times in 15000 miles due to excessive wear caused by this alignment. Dealer denies problem.this IS an ongoing problem that owners of this motorcycle are well aware of and many have brought it to bmw's attention with no resolution.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Every BMW K 1600 GT model year

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