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Buying a used 2019 BMW K 1600 B? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2019 BMW K 1600 B has 2 recalls: reverse-gear overheating and a rear suspension-strut defect. These concern separate mechanical systems, so documentation should identify the work performed for each applicable campaign. Its 2 unverified owner complaints include 1 report each in fuel/propulsion system, steering, suspension and unknown or other; those categories are not separate complaint totals. The complaint record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries, which does not resolve the outstanding recall questions.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN-specific completion of the reverse-gear overheating recall.
- Request rear suspension-strut recall repair documentation.
- Ask about steering, suspension and fuel/propulsion symptoms or repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW K 1600 B
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW K 1600 Motorcycles Reverse Gear Overheating Risk | Power Train | critical |
| BMW K 1600 Rear Suspension Strut Defect | Suspension | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Suspension | 1 | Yes |