2009 BMW K1300 GT

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #10V488000October 8, 201011,826 vehicles affected

  suspension: rear

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #09V471000December 10, 20092,019 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling

  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 coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #09V384000September 29, 20091,351 vehicles affected

  electrical system: ignition: switch

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #09V202000June 8, 20091,297 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic

  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.

  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 customerrelations@bmwusa.com.