2009 BMW K1300 GT
4 recalls, 43 complaints - 28 TSBs
10V488000 Oct 8, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
09V471000 Dec 10, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2009. POOR FUEL QUALITY MAY LEAD TO SMALL DEPOSITS WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODIES. DURING ENGINE OPERATION IN A LOW RPM RANGE, TYPICALLY NEAR IDLE SPEED (WHEN COM... Read more
Consequence
ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES BY UPDATING THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-831-1117.
09V384000 Sep 29, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE SWITCHES ON THE HANDLEBARS FOR BOTH THE DIRECTION INDICATOR AND THE EMERGENCY ENGINE OFF/ENGINE-START FUNCTIONS MAY FAIL.
Consequence
IN SUCH A CASE, THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR AND/OR THE EMERGENCY ENGINE-OFF/START FUNCTIONS WOULD BE RENDERED INOPERATIVE. IN SOME CASES, ENGINE STALLING COULD ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
09V202000 Jun 8, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING 1,297 MODEL YEAR 2009 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND MAY 1, 2009. IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS INVOLVING INCREASED VIBRATION, THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE FRONT RESERVOIR CAN FOAM.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH A SCREEN INSERT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417 OR EMAIL BMW AT [email protected].
Complaint Statistics
43 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2, 2017
Incident date: Apr 27, 2017
STALLS WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND ENGINE SHOULD COME TO IDLE. THE TYPICAL SITUATION IS WHEN PREPARING TO STOP FOR AN INTERSECTION OR OTHER ROAD CONDITION THAT WOULD CALL FOR THE ENGINE TO BE TEMPORARILY DISENGAGED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENS ON EVERY RIDE. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 19, 2015
Incident date: Jan 23, 2010
THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BMW DEALERS 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 YEARS. I BARELY DROVE THE BIKE IN 2014. 1/23/2010 6.510 KM REPORTED TO BMW OF OKLAHOMA WORK DONE PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNIT OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. REPAIR DONE UNDER WARRANTY. 7/29/2011 3... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BWM K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND ENGAGED THE CLUTCH. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BWM K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND ENGAGED THE CLUTCH. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 17, 2013
Incident date: Mar 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT BUT THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V471000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2013
Incident date: Jul 4, 2013
AFTER HAVING THE RECALL , SHOWN BELOW , COMPLETED BACK IN 2009 THIS SAFETY PROBLEM REOCCURRED ON THIS MOTORCYCLE , IN MY VIEW ALL BMW DID WAS REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART. ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS HAVE REOCCURED WITH THE THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ( DRIVEN LESS THEN 5K) ALM... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 13, 2013
Incident date: Apr 17, 2012
04/17/2012: 2009 BMW K1300GT (PREVIOUS DEALERSHIP DEMO BIKE, 42 MONTH WARRANTY) CLUTCH BASKET SHATTERED CAUSING A MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND ALMOST CAUSING A MULTIVEHICLE ACCIDENT. CLUTCH/BASKET/COVER WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP IN MD. REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,897.55 WERE COVERED 100% B... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 13, 2013
Incident date: Apr 17, 2012
04/17/2012: 2009 BMW K1300GT (PREVIOUS DEALERSHIP DEMO BIKE, 42 MONTH WARRANTY) CLUTCH BASKET SHATTERED CAUSING A MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND ALMOST CAUSING A MULTIVEHICLE ACCIDENT. CLUTCH/BASKET/COVER WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP IN MD. REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,897.55 WERE COVERED 100% B... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 21, 2012
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
2009 BMW K1300 GT. CONSUMER STATES INCORRECT MILES PER GALLON READING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEEDLE WAS READING 63-67 MPG, WHEN IN FACT, IT WAS ONLY GETTING 42 MPG. THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND IT WAS IN THE SHOP AT ONE POINT FOR OVER SIX WEEKS. THE DEALER... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2012
Incident date: Nov 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MILEAGE COUNTER FOR THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT DISPLAY THE AMOUNT OF MILES FOR THE AMOUNT OF FUEL REMAINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED SENSOR ON THE FUEL TANK, AND RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 21, 2012
Incident date: Jun 20, 2012
BEARINGS IN REAR WHEEL FINAL DRIVE FAILED MAKING MOTORCYCLE VERY UNSTABLE. OIL SEAL FAILURE CAUSED REAR TIRE AND BRAKE DISK TO BE COATED WITH OIL FROM THE FINAL DRIVE. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 26, 2011
Incident date: Aug 30, 2010
THE ENGINE STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TYPICALLY DURING DOWNSHIFTS AND AT IDLE AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS PRESENTED A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 22, 2010
Incident date: Sep 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON RESTART, IT OPERATED AS NORMAL. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Apr 3, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW MOTORCYCLE K1300 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING GEARS, MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2010
BMW ISSUED RECALL FOR 2009 K1300GT (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V471000). HAD SERVICE DONE TWO WEEKS AGO BUT STALLING ISSUE STILL HAPPENS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 16, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE. WHEN DOWN-SHIFTING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE CURRENT WAS 1,500.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 12, 2009
Incident date: Oct 13, 2009
2009 BMW K 1300 GT MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED AT SLOW SPEEDS. SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 14, 2009
Incident date: Aug 23, 2009
I OWN A 2009 BMW K 1300 GT. I RIDE EXTENSIVELY AND AM EXPERIENCING STALLING WHEN DECELERATING OR COMING TO A STOP. THE STALLING SEEMS TO OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY WITH THE CLUTCH IN AND THE BIKE WARM. IT IS ERRATIC AND HAS OCCURRED 30 TIMES OVER THE SUMMER. NOW THAT IT IS COOLER THE STALLING IS LE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 5, 2009
Incident date: Oct 15, 2009
MOTORCYCLE STALLS OFTEN WHILE DOWNSHIFTING TO 1ST GEAR. I COMPLAINED TO MY DEALER AS MOTORCYCLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY COULD NOT FIND A FAULT. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHER PERSONS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT "BMW IS WORKING ON IT". *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 1, 2009
Incident date: Oct 31, 2009
MY 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE SLOWING WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. MANY OTHER OWNERS OF BMW K1300 SERIES MOTORCYCLES ARE HAVING THE SAME STALLING ISSUES AND OTHER STALLING ISSUES AND BMW IS NOT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. MY MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION WHICH OF COURSE I... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 29, 2009
Incident date: Oct 28, 2009
I OWN A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH DISENGAGES POWER FROM THE ENGINE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WELL-DOCUMENTED BY BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALER SERVICE SHOPS. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO IMPLEMENT A PERMANENT FIX. THIS IS A SE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 29, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2009
I HAVE A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE, THE ENGINE IS STALLING UPON CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT- ITS OCCURRENCE IS RANDOM AND HAS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES FOR ME. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 26, 2009
Incident date: Oct 16, 2009
MY NEW BMW MOTORCYCLE (MODEL K 1300 GT) IS EXPERIENCING FREQUENT ENGINE STALLS (STALLED 4 TIMES DURING 350 MILE RIDE) AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE STALLS OCCUR WITH OUT WARNING DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. I'VE STALLED ON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 1, 2009
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND THE STARTER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT CARBON BUILD-UP CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 30, 2009
Incident date: Sep 24, 2009
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, USUALLY AT LOW SPEED AND POSSIBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. OUTSIDE TEMP. 80-100 DEGREE RANGE. NO WARNING SIGNS ON DASH APPEAR OR ENGINE BACKFIRE, ENGINE JUST DIES. HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN 4,000 MI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 8, 2009
Incident date: Apr 17, 2009
I PURCHASED A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE IN APRIL OF 2009. BEGINNING IN MAY 2009 I EXPERIENCED STALLING WHEN SLOWING AND STOPPING FOR LIGHTS AND SIGNS, ON AN INFREQUENT BASIS. BY JULY OF 2009 THE STALLING HAS BECOME MORE PROBLEMATIC, SUCH AS ENTERING CORNERS AT SPEED. I SOUGHT REPAIR FROM THE DEALE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 3, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2009
TL*. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. ADDITIONALLY THE TURN SIGNALS AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ARE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH IS INCREASED.THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 3, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2009
TL*. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. ADDITIONALLY THE TURN SIGNALS AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ARE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH IS INCREASED.THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 2, 2009
Incident date: Aug 27, 2009
2009 K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCING COMPLETE ENGINE STALLING. THIS OCCURS, USUALLY, WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP OR TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEED IN TOWN/TRAFFIC AS CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND DOWNSHIFTING....ENGINE STALLS COMPLETELY. ALSO, AT SPEED USUALLY IN CORNERS, WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AND ENGAGING CLUTCH, ENGINE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 30, 2009
Incident date: Aug 30, 2009
2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE STALLED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES DURING A 100 MILE RIDE. THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED AS I WAS SLOWING AND COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. THE BIKE DID NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY FOUR OUT OF THE SIX TIMES. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS, AS LOSING POWER AT ANY TIME ON A ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 30, 2009
Incident date: Aug 30, 2009
2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE STALLED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES DURING A 100 MILE RIDE. THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED AS I WAS SLOWING AND COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN. THE BIKE DID NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY FOUR OUT OF THE SIX TIMES. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS, AS LOSING POWER AT ANY TIME ON A ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 15, 2009
Incident date: Aug 14, 2009
MY K1300GT STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEEDS/ IT WILL DO IT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I RIDE IT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 13, 2009
Incident date: Aug 12, 2009
2009 BMW K1300 GT HAS STALLED ONCE WHILE UP-SHIFTING ON THE INTERSTATE, AND STALLS CONSISTENTLY WHEN DECELERATING AND DOWN-SHIFTING. MOTORCYCLE FIRST STALLED AT APPROX 640 MILES JUST PRIOR TO BREAK-IN SERVICE. TWO DEALER ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE PROBLEM BY DISCONNECTING AND THEN PHYSICALLY ISOLATING TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 10, 2009
Incident date: Aug 8, 2009
ENGINE STALLS OUT AND QUITS FOR NO REASON WHEN YOU ENGAGE THE CLUTCH. THIS HAPPENED WITH MY WIFE ON THE BACK AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH OR INJURY HAD WE BEEN REAR ENDED OR LOST CONTROL OF THE BIKE. BMW HAS NOT SUPPLIED A SOLUTION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 10, 2009
Incident date: Aug 3, 2009
2009 BMW K 1300 GT STALLS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS (CLUTCH ENGAGED) WHILE MOVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 5, 2009
Incident date: Aug 4, 2009
ENGINE QUITS WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2009
Incident date: Jul 25, 2009
TOTAL STARTER SWITCH FAILURE AFTER 3 PREVIOUS INCIDENTS OF INTERMITTENT FAILURES. THE PREVIOUS FAILURES SEEMED RANDOM AND DID NOT FAIL IN FRONT OF THE DEALER. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH ASSEMBLY ONLY AFTER WITNESSING THE TOTAL FAILURE.*TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 3, 2009
Incident date: Jul 27, 2009
ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED SIX TIMES, SOME WHILE APPROACHING OR PULLING AWAY FROM STOP SIGNS, OTHERS ON THE STREET DURING LOW SPEED RIDING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. A CYCLE MUST REMAIN MOVING TO MAINTAIN STABILITY AND STALLING AT A STOP S... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 31, 2009
Incident date: Jul 25, 2009
THIS WEEKEND WHILE COMING DOWN THROUGH PISGAH AND DOWN US25 FROM ASHEVILLE IN BOTH RAIN AND DRY CONDITIONS WITH ME ALONE AND NO LOAD THE BIKE STALLED SIX TIMES. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DECELERATING/SLOWING DOWN AFTER CLUTCH IS PULLED IN SUCH AS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT OR SLOWING DO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 29, 2009
Incident date: Jul 26, 2009
I OWN A 2009 BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE. THERE IS AN ISSUE WHERE THE ENGINE CUTS OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED AND THERE ARE NO INSTRUMENTATION WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THIS ISSUE IS WIDELY REPORTED ON THE BMW OWNER'S FORUMS (HTTP://WWW.K-BIKES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 23, 2009
Incident date: Jul 12, 2009
2009 BMW K1300GT ENGINE STALLING DURING NORMAL OPERATION. WHILE DRIVING AROUND 40 MILES PER HOUR AND DOWN SHIFTING FROM 4TH GEAR TO 3RD GEAR, THE ENGINE STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ENGINE STARTED BACK UP AFTER STALL. ENGINE STALLING DURING MOVEMENT CAN BE HAZARDOUS UNDER MANY RIDING CONDITIONS. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 23, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2009
I RIDE A BMW K1300GT MOTORCYCLE. MY ENGINE STALLED AT LOW SPEED...ALMOST AS IF I HAD ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ENGINE KILL SWITCH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 19, 2009
ENGINE RANDOMLY STALLS (SO RANDOM I CANNOT RECREATE) AT ANY ALTITUDE BUT MORE SO AT HIGH ALTITUDE BY SIMPLY PULLING IN THE CLUTCH LEVER. THIS CONDITION IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD INVOLVE REAR END COLLISIONS OR OTHER. BMW HAS NOT RESPONDED TO DEALERSHIP OR MYSELF WITH A FIX FOR THIS COND... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 BMW K1300 GT
28 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ho
MC160214
Nov 13, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel Strip??A?A? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
MC62813747
Aug 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
MC50349142
Nov 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
MC61461571
Jun 1, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
TB-13-002-09
Dec 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: OPTIMIZATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE. ENGINE IDLE OF SOME MODELS CAN BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN THE RIDER DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH TO BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A STOP OR WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED FOR A GEARSHIFT. NO SP
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SB-26327820-03
Oct 27, 2009
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW MOTORCYCLE: FUEL RELATED DEPOSITS. WHEN ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED, THE MOTORCYCLE CAN COME TO REST AT AN UNSTABLE IDLE SPEED. THESE DEPOSITS ARE RESTRICTING CRITICAL AIR FLOW AT IDLE SPEED. *PE
SB-26327820-03
Oct 27, 2009
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: FUEL RELATED DEPOSITS. WHEN ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED, THE MOTORCYCLE CAN COME TO REST AT AN UNSTABLE IDLE SPEED. THESE DEPOSITS ARE RESTRICTING CRITICAL AIR FLOW AT IDLE SPEED. *PE
US-22555878-03
Jun 25, 2009
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
BMW MOTORCYCLE: SWITCHES FAIL IN THE K 1300 SERIES. SWITCHES FOR HEADLIGHT FLASHER, INDICATORS, HORN ESA/ABS/ASC, EMERGENCY OFF, STARTER, WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT, CRUISE CONTROL, OR FULL BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. MICRO CRACKS IN
US-22555878-03
Jun 25, 2009
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
BMW MOTORCYCLE: SWITCHES FAIL IN THE K 1300 SERIES. SWITCHES FOR HEADLIGHT FLASHER, INDICATORS, HORN ESA/ABS/ASC, EMERGENCY OFF, STARTER, WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT, CRUISE CONTROL, OR FULL BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. MICRO CRACKS IN
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Jun 25, 2009
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
BMW MOTORCYCLE: SWITCHES FAIL IN THE K 1300 SERIES. SWITCHES FOR HEADLIGHT FLASHER, INDICATORS, HORN ESA/ABS/ASC, EMERGENCY OFF, STARTER, WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT, CRUISE CONTROL, OR FULL BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. MICRO CRACKS IN
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Jun 25, 2009
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
BMW MOTORCYCLE: SWITCHES FAIL IN THE K 1300 SERIES. SWITCHES FOR HEADLIGHT FLASHER, INDICATORS, HORN ESA/ABS/ASC, EMERGENCY OFF, STARTER, WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT, CRUISE CONTROL, OR FULL BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. MICRO CRACKS IN
US-22555878-03
Jun 25, 2009
121200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
BMW MOTORCYCLE: SWITCHES FAIL IN THE K 1300 SERIES. SWITCHES FOR HEADLIGHT FLASHER, INDICATORS, HORN ESA/ABS/ASC, EMERGENCY OFF, STARTER, WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT, CRUISE CONTROL, OR FULL BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. MICRO CRACKS IN
US-22555878-03
Jun 25, 2009
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
BMW MOTORCYCLE: SWITCHES FAIL IN THE K 1300 SERIES. SWITCHES FOR HEADLIGHT FLASHER, INDICATORS, HORN ESA/ABS/ASC, EMERGENCY OFF, STARTER, WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT, CRUISE CONTROL, OR FULL BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED. MICRO CRACKS IN
SB-22768813-01
Mar 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: TEMPORARY OR SPORADIC FLAT SPOT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM CRUISE AT ABOUT 75MPH. SOMETIMES THERE IS A LITTLE HESITATION NOTICED. PROBLEM OCCURS ESPECIALLY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND LOWER FUEL QUALITY. PROBLEM WAS NOTICED AFTER U
SB-22768813-01
Mar 16, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: TEMPORARY OR SPORADIC FLAT SPOT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM CRUISE AT ABOUT 75MPH. SOMETIMES THERE IS A LITTLE HESITATION NOTICED. PROBLEM OCCURS ESPECIALLY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND LOWER FUEL QUALITY. PROBLEM WAS NOTICED AFTER U
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW K1300 GT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE09052
Opened: Nov 6, 2009 , Closed: Jan 4, 2010
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES MAY STALL DUE TO RESTRICTED AIRFLOW WITHIN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM DURING LOW RPM ENGINE OPERATION, TYPICALLY WHILE SHIFTING AND/OR DECELERATING.BMW IS RECALLING THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES (09V-471) TO UPDATE THE ENGINE MANAGMENT SOFTWARE.ADDITIONALLY, BMW WILL INCLUDE MODEL YEAR ... Read more
BMW K1300 GT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW K1300 GT across all model years (2009, 2011).
7
Total Recalls
64
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths