2010 BMW K1300 GT
2 recalls, 20 complaints - 20 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.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW K1300 GT. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL HAD LEAKED FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHERE THE BOSS THREADED INTO THE FLANGE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER THE MANUFACTURER'S CAMPA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 16, 2017
Incident date: Nov 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW K1300 GT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HIS PANTS WERE WET FROM FUEL THAT WAS LEAKING FROM A PLASTIC CONNECTOR LINE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE STARTED TO MISFIRE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 9, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING AROUND 4500 TO 5500 RPM, THE ENGINE BOGS AND THE MOTORCYCLE LOSES SPEED. OTHER TIMES, AND AT CRUISING SPEEDS, WHEN TURNING THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AT LOWER SPEEDS, THE BIKE DOES NOT ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AND TAKES A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE IT ACCELERATES. WHEN PULLING IN T... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 9, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING AROUND 4500 TO 5500 RPM, THE ENGINE BOGS AND THE MOTORCYCLE LOSES SPEED. OTHER TIMES, AND AT CRUISING SPEEDS, WHEN TURNING THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AT LOWER SPEEDS, THE BIKE DOES NOT ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AND TAKES A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE IT ACCELERATES. WHEN PULLING IN T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
RECALLS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
RECALLS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 28, 2014
Incident date: Mar 28, 2014
CENTER STAND BENT WHILE TRYING TO STAND UP MY BIKE ON IT. I RARELY USED IT, NEVER ABUSED IT. POOR ENGINEERING SUGGESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC! *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 28, 2014
Incident date: Mar 28, 2014
MY SWITCHES, RIGHT&LEFT, BOTH FAILED FOR THE 2ND TIME IN ABOUT 3 YEARS. MY RIGHT SIDE SWITCH FAILED WHILE I WAS RIDING MY BIKE, CAUSING ITS STALLING! SO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE SWITCH ISSUES, THE STALLING ISSUE IS THE MOST ANNOYING AS THAT CAN DIRECTLY EFFECT YOUR SAFETY. I THINK A COUPLE K1300S DR... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 28, 2014
Incident date: Mar 28, 2014
MY SWITCHES, RIGHT&LEFT, BOTH FAILED FOR THE 2ND TIME IN ABOUT 3 YEARS. MY RIGHT SIDE SWITCH FAILED WHILE I WAS RIDING MY BIKE, CAUSING ITS STALLING! SO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE SWITCH ISSUES, THE STALLING ISSUE IS THE MOST ANNOYING AS THAT CAN DIRECTLY EFFECT YOUR SAFETY. I THINK A COUPLE K1300S DR... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2014
THE SWITCHES ON THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR, FOR THE EMERGENCY ENGINE OFF/ENGINE-START FUNCTIONS FAILED! AS A RESULT ENGINE DANGEROUSLY STALLED WHILE IN MOTION(ALMOST CRASHED MY BIKE), LUCKILY I WAS TRAVELING AT ONLY 30MPH. *TR
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Feb 20, 2014
Incident date: Dec 27, 2013
CENTER STAND BENT WHILE TRYING TO STAND UP MY BIKE ON IT. I RARELY USED IT, NEVER ABUSED IT. POOR ENGINEERING SUGGESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 20, 2014
Incident date: Dec 2, 2013
BRAKE FLUID IN THE FRONT RESERVOIR IS FOAMING, CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2014
Incident date: Feb 2, 2014
NO RESPONSE FROM THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS, HORN, ELECTRICAL WINDSHIELD, CRUISE CONTROL. AN INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN ISSUE ON THIS BMW BIKE. SURPRISED THERE IS NO RECALL ISSUED YET! BMW DEALER CHARGES OVER $600.00 TO REPLACE THE LEFT HAND MULTI SWITCH PART # 61318546213. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 13, 2014
Incident date: Jan 8, 2014
APPALLED TO DISCOVER THAT EVEN THE REPUTABLE BMW NO LONGER STANDS BEHIND ITS PRODUCTS! ABOUT 3 YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL PURCHASE (BRAND NEW) FROM AN AUTHORIZED BMW DEALER, RODE MY BMW FOR THE 1ST TIME, ON A RAINY DAY. THE NEXT DAY, BEFORE LEAVING MY GARAGE(I ALWAYS PARKED THIS BIKE IN A COVERED GARAG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2014
Incident date: Jan 8, 2014
APPALLED TO DISCOVER THAT EVEN THE REPUTABLE BMW NO LONGER STANDS BEHIND ITS PRODUCTS! ABOUT 3 YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL PURCHASE (BRAND NEW) FROM AN AUTHORIZED BMW DEALER, RODE MY BMW FOR THE 1ST TIME, ON A RAINY DAY. THE NEXT DAY, BEFORE LEAVING MY GARAGE(I ALWAYS PARKED THIS BIKE IN A COVERED GARAG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2012
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
ENGINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE NEW. THIRD TIME IN FOR THIS PROBLEM IN A YEAR. THIS CONDITION CREATES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. IF IT WORSENS, IT WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIR THE USE OR VALUE OF MY MOTORCYCLE. OCCURS WITH CLUTCH IN OR OUT, IN GEAR & IN NEUTRAL. HAPPENS AT IDLE & A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 27, 2012
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
ENGINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE NEW. THIRD TIME IN FOR THIS PROBLEM IN A YEAR. THIS CONDITION CREATES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. IF IT WORSENS, IT WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIR THE USE OR VALUE OF MY MOTORCYCLE. OCCURS WITH CLUTCH IN OR OUT, IN GEAR & IN NEUTRAL. HAPPENS AT IDLE & A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 27, 2012
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
ENGINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE NEW. THIRD TIME IN FOR THIS PROBLEM IN A YEAR. THIS CONDITION CREATES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. IF IT WORSENS, IT WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIR THE USE OR VALUE OF MY MOTORCYCLE. OCCURS WITH CLUTCH IN OR OUT, IN GEAR & IN NEUTRAL. HAPPENS AT IDLE & A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 16, 2011
Incident date: Jul 29, 2011
THE BRAKES AT THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT TRAVELING AT SPEED BUT HAD STOPPED TO GET GAS. IT WAS AT THE PUMP THAT I DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SIX WEEKS AND THAT TO ME IS AN INDICATION THAT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SUFFICIENTLY RE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 9, 2010
Incident date: Jun 28, 2010
MY BROTHER IN LAW AND I JUST PURCHASED NEW 2010 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLES FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. WE RODE THEM OVER 600 MILES. WHILE RIDING THE BIKES THE ENGINE WOULD DIE WITHOUT ANY REASON. HIS DIED TWO TIMES AND MINE DIED FIVE TIMES, UNRELATED TO ANY SPECIFIC GEAR, OR RIDING CONDITION, ACCELER... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 BMW K1300 GT
20 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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.
SIB-11-07-11
Mar 1, 2015
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW: LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE DUE TO THE OIL SUPPLY RESTRICTED, CAUSING OIL STARVATION AND RESULTING IN THE SEIZING OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 7/09/13. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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
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
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
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).
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Total Recalls
64
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths