2018 BMW K1600B drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 20 complaints for the 2018 BMW K1600B, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 32% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW k1600b. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated. In addition, the rpms failed to increase and decrease from 2,000 and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Furthermore, there was an unknown red triangle icon illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 1,017.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW k1600b motorcycle. While driving 70 MPH, the handle bars shook violently while passing other vehicles. Additionally, while in fifth or sixth gear, the contact heard an abnormal high pitched grinding noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact researched the failure and found that the rear wheel could seize. The contact stated that the failures were similar to NHTSA campaign number: 19v692000 (power train).
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