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.
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).