2011 BMW K1300 GT

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 15 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.
11,826 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 22, 2011
Incident date: Jun 13, 2011
2009 BMW 1200 GS, FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, INDICATES THAT IT HAS FUEL BUT IT RUNS OUT, VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE, STOPS RUNNING IN TRAFFIC, BMW HAS WORKED ON IT 4 TIMES AND IT KEEPS BREAKING. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BMW K1300 GT

15 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)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.
SIM010717 Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
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
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
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-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-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
SB-11-004-12 Nov 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW MC: ONCE ENGINES REACHED HIGH MILEAGE, DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, TIMING CHAIN STRETCHES AND MIGHT SLIP OVER CRANKSHAFT GEAR BEFORE BUILD UP OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN CHAIN TENSIONER. MODELS K1200S, 1200R SPORT, 1200GT, 1300S, 1300R, 1300GT.
SIB-36-02-11 Aug 1, 2011
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE?S DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *RM
SIB-63-02-01 Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009
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

BMW K1300 GT - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2011 (current) 1 1
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