2016 BMW K 1600 GT

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Electronic stability control (esc)1
3. Engine1
4. Fuel/propulsion system1
5. Power train1

Latest complaints

• Jul 27, 2023AZ
  Fuel/propulsion system

  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.

• Feb 22, 2020IN21,000 mi
  Electrical system · Power train

  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 close to rear of motorcycle while trying to pull off road. Will sometimes reset error after cycling power.

• Oct 18, 2019OR860 mi
  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…

  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 failures and the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the oil was changed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no failures. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 860.

• Aug 18, 2017TX704 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc)

  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.

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.
• 10216793TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
• 10216792Tec25 Wishbone Return
• 10216791Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
• 10216758MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
• 10216757MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
• 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

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