Vehicle recall 22V023000 · January 21, 2022
BMW K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL and 1 more model
The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 21, 2022
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 21, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,063
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW K 1600 B (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- BMW K 1600 GT (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- BMW K 1600 GTL (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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