BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021) service schedule, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | every 18,000 mi |
| Air filter | every 12,000 mi |
| Brake fluid | |
| Valve clearance | |
| Service standard scope | |
| Swingarm pivot bearings |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 2 days agoBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
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.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Common questions
How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021)?
Service every 18,000 mi for the BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021), per the official maintenance schedule (BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021) service schedule).
How often should the air filter be serviced on a BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021)?
Service every 12,000 mi for the BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021), per the official maintenance schedule (BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021) service schedule).