BMW K 1600 B years to avoid
The BMW K 1600 B years to avoid are 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
89
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2017–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
K 1600 B years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 63 |
Every K 1600 B year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2018avoid | 63 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW K 1600 B years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the K 1600 B years to avoid are 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the BMW K 1600 B?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among K 1600 B years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW K 1600 B have?
Across all model years, the K 1600 B has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.