repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2010 BMW K1300 GTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW K1300 GT, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 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 August 10, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 BMW K1300 GT has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Engine and engine cooling
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
1Fuel system, gasoline
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 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 1 more recall
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE 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.
Best & worst years
2010 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 BMW K1300 GT, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak - MotorycleLed to recall 13V-617
In owners' words
What K1300 GT owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
LEFT HAND-SIDE MULTISWITCH FAILURE. LEFT WITHOUT HORN, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD ADJUSTMENT ETC. OPERATING ANY BIKE WITHOUT AN OPERATIONAL MULTISWITCH TO CONTROL THE FUNCTIONS ENUMERATED ABOVE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL. SAFETY CHECK WILL EXPIRE SOON AND CAN'T PASS IT WITHOUT AN OPERATING…
LEFT HANDLE BAR MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND SWITCH ON THIS BIKE. THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT OPERATE AND THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT RETRACT. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES. WHEN YOU EXPECT THE TURN SIGNAL TO BE OPERATING AND IT DOESN'T IT CAN CAUSE…
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