repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2009 BMW K1300 GTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW K1300 GT, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-471 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 2, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 BMW K1300 GT has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Engine and engine cooling
8Engine
6Power train
5Fuel system, gasoline
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2009 BMW K1300 GT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. IN SUCH A CASE, THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR AND/OR THE EMERGENCY ENGINE-OFF/START FUNCTIONS WOULD BE RENDERED INOPERATIVE.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO A REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
2kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 engine and engine cooling complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
25under 30k miles25under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other K1300 GT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K1300 GT median. How we score
'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 BMW K1300 GT, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak - MotorycleLed to recall 13V-617
- MOTORCYCLE STALLINGLed to recall 09V-471
In owners' words
What K1300 GT owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 33.234 KM…
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
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 CAUSE…
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