2009 Bmw K 1300 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2015-03-11 · campaign 15V141000 · 43,426 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
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 stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-12-12 · campaign 13V617000 · 50,184 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (18)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Engine 2016-08-01 · MC62813747 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:electrical 2015-11-01 · MC50349142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
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What owners report
2022-04-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“i purchased this 2009 bmw k1300gt used from a dealer 3 weeks ago. he only let me do a short test drive around the block and it ran fine. i purchased it and began riding it daily to and from work, 48 miles round trip. there are 6 lights and 4 stop sighs on my route. if i do a slow roll through a stop it comes close to stalling. if there are sev…”
2020-07-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 31,100 mi“engine stalls and / or loses power in hot weather. i have had numerous stalling episodes with this bike. it will stall after being in steady cruise for 30 minutes at 4000 rpm. it also stalls repeatedly in very hot weather (95-100 degrees) and will not restart(sitting stationary at a traffic light when trying to start off after light changes). if …”
2016-11-01 · Power Train · 27,700 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw k 1300 gt motorcycle. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact attempted to shift from the second to third gear, but the gear shift fractured. the contact pulled over and subsequently towed the motorcycle to a local dealer. the technician stated that the failure was unusual and was unable to diagnosed the caus…”
2016-08-24 · Engine · 40,000 mi“engine stops intermittently while driving stop and go in city traffic under 10 to 15 miles per hour. the problem started in 2010. bmw has not been able to correct the problem after 4 attempts. the engine still stops. i keep complaining to bmw. told to get lost.…”
2016-07-22 · Engine · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw k1 300 gt. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. the motorcycle was repaired three times per nhtsa campaign number: 09v471000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.…”
2014-09-08 · Engine · 3,500 mi“downshifting the motorcycle stalls frequently upon slowing and pulling in the clutch. usually this occurs at deceleration in second or first gear. one can see the rpm dip below the normal idle speed and then the bike stalls. this is quite dangerous as it occurs in normal riding conditions and occurs multiple times in one ride. recently it occurred …”
2014-07-10 · Engine · 18,500 mi“engine cut out un-expectedly multiple times (5) during a 200 mile trip. first time this has happened in 18k miles, but very scary, of course it happens at the most inopportune time, in traffic. at idle, it quits, or, worse, cuts off when downshifting. multiple posts to the moa confirm that this issue is common if not predictable sooner or later. ve…”
2014-04-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 29,617 mi“for a few weeks prior to the incident, i could smell fuel when i parked the bike. there were no visible leaks. i planned to take it to the dealership to be looked at, whenever the next opportunity presented itself. on tuesday april 29, 2014, i rode 17 miles to work. the bike ran well and there was no evidence of trouble. it rained while i was worki…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.