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Buying a used 2020 BMW K 1600 B? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2020 BMW K 1600 B has 2 recalls covering reverse-gear overheating and a rear suspension-strut defect. The recall record centers on reverse operation and the rear suspension, making the corresponding repair paperwork the key items to review. There is 1 unverified owner complaint, categorized under both steering and unknown or other. The complaint record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries; the single report does not establish the condition of an individual motorcycle.
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.
- Obtain completion records for the reverse-gear overheating recall.
- Verify the rear suspension-strut recall repair by VIN.
- Ask about steering symptoms and request any inspection records.
- 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 2020 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
1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | None found |