Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
1232.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
1951.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
38.1%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
25.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
12.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2018peak 5Nov 2020
NHTSA investigations into the 2018 BMW K1600B
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA19003Opened 11 Oct 2019Closed 16 Jan 2025STEERING
Steering Oscillation
On October 11, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) 19003 to investigate reports of steering oscillations in model year (MY) 2018-19 BMW K1600 motorcycles. Complainants alleged steering oscillations (wobble and shake) and instability while traveling at highway speeds that were exacerbated while riding in traffic. ODI opened the EA, upgrading its PE19002 investigation, to evaluate the severity and frequency associated with the alleged defect and potential testing options. ODI sent an Information Request containing several technical questions about tes...
Recalls on the 2018 BMW K1600B
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
19V692000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
Risk: Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20261691,471 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the reverse gear control unit may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could enter the control unit and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the control unit could short circuit and overheat. This could also cause the turn signals and reverse function not to work. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Turn signals that don't work may cause a person not to recognize when the rider intends to turn or change lanes and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the reverse gear control unit.
Recall 2022464739 units in Canada
Suspension
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the link strut that connects the rear suspension to the frame could break. If this happens, the motorcycle can drop suddenly and contact the rear wheel. This could cause a sudden loss of stability or a loss of control. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-015. Safety Risk: A loss of stability or control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW Motorrad will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear link strut.
Recall 2019486713 units in Canada
Powertrain
Issue: On certain motorcycles, some transmission parts may not be properly manufactured. This could cause the transmission to malfunction. If this happens, the rear wheel could suddenly lock-up. Safety Risk: A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealership to replace the defective transmission parts.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
RIO Rancho, NM
POWER TRAIN
THE BIKE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER NOW MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT, THE SPEEDO IS STILL OFF TO THIS DAY BY 4 MILES AN HOUR, THE BIKE A PULL TO THE LEFT THAT HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED YET. ON OCCASION THE BIKE WILL GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND JUST LOOSE ALL POWER AND THROTTLE RESPONSE. WHY IN TRAFFIC. AND NOW EVER SINCE THE POWER TRAIN RECALL AND REPLACEMENT, THE BIKE HAS AN UNREPAIRABLE OIL LEAK. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER NOW FOR OVER 3 MONTHS ALMOST 4 MONTHS, AUGUST 6TH TILL PRESENT.
NHTSA complaint #11376177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RIO Rancho, NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE BIKE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER NOW MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT, THE SPEEDO IS STILL OFF TO THIS DAY BY 4 MILES AN HOUR, THE BIKE A PULL TO THE LEFT THAT HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED YET. ON OCCASION THE BIKE WILL GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND JUST LOOSE ALL POWER AND THROTTLE RESPONSE. WHY IN TRAFFIC. AND NOW EVER SINCE THE POWER TRAIN RECALL AND REPLACEMENT, THE BIKE HAS AN UNREPAIRABLE OIL LEAK. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER NOW FOR OVER 3 MONTHS ALMOST 4 MONTHS, AUGUST 6TH TILL PRESENT.
NHTSA complaint #11376177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RIO Rancho, NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE BIKE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER NOW MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT, THE SPEEDO IS STILL OFF TO THIS DAY BY 4 MILES AN HOUR, THE BIKE A PULL TO THE LEFT THAT HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED YET. ON OCCASION THE BIKE WILL GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND JUST LOOSE ALL POWER AND THROTTLE RESPONSE. WHY IN TRAFFIC. AND NOW EVER SINCE THE POWER TRAIN RECALL AND REPLACEMENT, THE BIKE HAS AN UNREPAIRABLE OIL LEAK. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER NOW FOR OVER 3 MONTHS ALMOST 4 MONTHS, AUGUST 6TH TILL PRESENT.
NHTSA complaint #11376177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Farmington Hills, MI
POWER TRAIN
NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 19V692 HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE 10/1/19. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11323069 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesBolivia, NC
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K 1600B. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE BECAME UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING BEHIND A SEMI TRUCK OR WHEN WIND TURBULENCE WAS PRESENT. THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATED AS INTENDED AFTER THE SPEED WAS REDUCED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,500. *BF
NHTSA complaint #11321900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100 milesAuburn, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SIDE TO SIDE OSCILLATION WHEN RIDING THE BIKE, WORSENED BY INCREASING SPEED AND ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING BEHIND OR NEXT TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE LARGER THE VEHICLE THE WORSE THE MOVEMENT. THIS OSCILLATION CAN OCCUR TO THE EXTENT THAT IT CAUSES THE BIKE TO MOVE FROM THE 8NTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL.
NHTSA complaint #11320172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rogers, AR
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO INDIAN AND BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TULSA LOCATED AT (1200 W SW EXPY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012), WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11319317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,990 milesBloomington, MN
POWER TRAIN
SEE ATTACHED PDF, ALTHOUGH I DID RETURN THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER COMPLAINING ABOUT INSTABILITY WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED ESPECIALLY IN TURBULENT AIR, SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE IN THIRTY YEARS OF RIDING, THAT ISSUE IS STILL PENDING, BUT FOR NOW THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT COMMUNICATING ANY INTENTIONS RELATED TO THEIR RECALL, VERY FRUSTRATED !!!
NHTSA complaint #11315959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,990 milesBloomington, MN
STEERING
SEE ATTACHED PDF, ALTHOUGH I DID RETURN THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER COMPLAINING ABOUT INSTABILITY WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED ESPECIALLY IN TURBULENT AIR, SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE IN THIRTY YEARS OF RIDING, THAT ISSUE IS STILL PENDING, BUT FOR NOW THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT COMMUNICATING ANY INTENTIONS RELATED TO THEIR RECALL, VERY FRUSTRATED !!!
NHTSA complaint #11315959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesEnfield, CT
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE IN NEUTRAL. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER MAX BMW (1535 JOHN FITCH BLVD, SOUTH WINDSOR CT.) WHO REPLACED THE NEUTRAL POSITION SENSOR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE LOCAL DEALER THAT THE FAILURES WERE RELATED TO THE RECALL. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
NHTSA complaint #11315532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Coast, FL
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K-1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED EURO CYCLES OF DAYTONA DEALER, (118 E FAIRVIEW AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114) AND WAS INFORMED PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11312046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valley Springs, CA
POWER TRAIN
BMW ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION ON MY K 1600 B MOTORCYCLE ON OCTOBER 17, 2019. AS OF TODAY (FOUR MONTHS LATER) THE COMPANY HAS YET TO DEVELOP A FIX OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11309599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesWoodland Park, CO
POWER TRAIN
FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS OF BMW RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 19V-692: TRANSMISSION THAT WAS MAILED TO ME, I CALLED BMW MOTORCYCLE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PICKED UP AT MY HOME AND TAKEN TO DEALER PIKES PEAK MOTORSPORTS. THAT WAS NOVEMBER 14, 2019. IT HAS NOW BEEN OVER 90 DAYS. STATUS IS STILL "REMEDY UNAVAILABLE". THE MOTORCYCLE IS STILL AT THEIR DEALER. I HAVE CONTACTED BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE (MARK, 800-831-1117, EXT 5811) BY E-MAIL AND PHONE. NO ACTION. I BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE ON MAY 18, 2019. IT IS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLD AND OVER 3 OF THOSE MONTHS IT HAS BEEN RECALLED AT THE DEALER DUE TO THE NOTICE OF "INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH". THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND UNUSABLE. PLEASE HELP ME UNWIND THIS TRANSACTION. BMW NEEDS TO TAKE THEIR UNSAFE MOTORCYCLE THAT THEY CANNOT FIX BACK, AND GIVE ME BACK MY MONEY. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11308833 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Surprise, AZ
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K 1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. (AZ MOTORCYCLES IN PEORIA 16844 NORTH ARROWHEAD FOUNTAIN CENTER DRIVE, PEORIA, AZ 85382) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11307033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hobe Sound, FL
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600 B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER BMW MOTORCYCLES OF PALM BAY (LOCATED AT 190 INTERSTATE CT SE, PALM BAY, FL 32909) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11306752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anderson, SC
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K16000B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. (TOURING SPORTS LOCATED AT 1431 LAURENS RD, GREENVALE SC) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #11302862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Antioch, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11301639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BMW K1600. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11301357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K 1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WOOLY'S CYCLES OF ATLANTA 1581 COBB PKWY SE, MARIETTA, GA 30060, (770) 984-9844, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11301441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bolivia, NC
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH CHAMPION HONDA BMW DUCATI (4155 DORCHESTER RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29405) AND MOTORCYCLES OF CHARLOTTE (731 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. A FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS THAT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11300747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesPeoria, IL
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE GEARS WOULD NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN SWITCHED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. SPORTLAND MOTORSPORTS (1602 N LINCOLN AVE, URBANA, IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000(POWER TRAIN), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
NHTSA complaint #11286398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,946 milesIssaquah, WA
STEERING
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
NHTSA complaint #11281911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,946 milesIssaquah, WA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
NHTSA complaint #11281911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,946 milesIssaquah, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
NHTSA complaint #11281911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montgomery, AL
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600 GTL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL AT LEAST JANUARY OF 2020. BIG # 1 MOTORSPORTS (505 COBB ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11280161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.