2012 BMW K 1600 GTL: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL. The newest campaign is 21V060000. NHTSA received the report on 8 Feb 2021. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump. NHTSA has 33 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 21V060000, in the NHTSA record

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.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 90,548 units in total.

21V0600008 Feb 2021Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
20V47100010 Aug 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
13V61700012 Dec 2013Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
13V52600025 Oct 2013Engine

21V060000Received 8 Feb 2021. 20,963 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2021.
20V471000Received 10 Aug 2020. 16,926 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2021.
13V617000Received 12 Dec 2013. 50,184 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2014.
13V526000Received 25 Oct 2013. 2,475 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Dec 2013.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

33 complaints, 44 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2012 BMW K 1600 GTL: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Electrical System		8
Steering		7
Fuel/Propulsion System		6
Fuel System, Gasoline		4
Exterior Lighting		4
Engine		4
Power Train		3
Suspension		2
Wheels		2
Vehicle Speed Control		2

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 12.

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 16 Sep 2025

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2013, with 12 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA13006	Engineering analysis	Fuel Leak - Motorycle	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump	12 Jul 2013	31 Jan 2014	13V617000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

20111
20124
20131
20141
20150
20160
20171
20182
20193
20203
20211
20221
20231
20242
20251

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTLThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/k-1600-gtl/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL?: 90,548 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW K 1600 GTL have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the BMW K 1600 GTL, model years 2011 to 2025. 4 of them name the 2012 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL name most often?: Electrical System: 8 of 44 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.