Vehicle report

2018 BMW K 1600 GTL

Service bulletins

20 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B611305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

MC610522

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update.

SIB610522

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of the Pro Driving Modes is not activated.

SIB170222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).

SIB610117

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

General Electric Systems.

MC710122

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Emission Control Information.?

MC660114

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW Motorrad has ascertained that Keyless Ride radio keys produced before March 28, 2014 have faulty software. This can result in the radio key ceasing to work; resulting in the engine not being able to start. If the radio key stops working while riding, the warning and indictor lamps light up to indicate the fault but the engine will not stop running until it is shut off.

MC610821

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.

MC660118

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down

MC64010520

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.

MC62719932

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.

MC62571524_03

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.

MC53528266

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME.

MC62133778

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.

MC61326053

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.

MC62223559

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the Bluetooth communication system when a Navigator V is in the cradle. Lin Messages are transmitted through the cradled Navigator at high volume.

MC60577201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.

MC6132605

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

MC61461571

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.

MC55813536

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.