2009 BMW K1300 GT recalls and problems

The 2009 BMW K1300 GT has 4 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 BMW K1300 GT vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 BMW K1300 GT recalls

Recall 10V-488: Suspension

Reported Oct 8, 2010 · 11,826 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 09V-471: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Dec 10, 2009 · 2,019 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 09V-384: Electrical System

Reported Sep 29, 2009 · 1,351 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 09V-202: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 8, 2009 · 1,297 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.

Fix: 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 [email protected].

2009 BMW K1300 GT problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	25
Power Train	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Electrical System	3
Engine	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 12

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 BMW K1300 GT complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 64,000 miles · reported May 2, 2017

Stalls when clutch is engaged and engine should come to idle. The typical situation is when preparing to stop for an intersection or other road condition that would call for the engine to be temporarily disengaged from the transmission. This happens on every ride. The dealer service department opined "they all do that".

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 6,510 miles · reported Jul 19, 2015

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 reported to bmw asheville same repair as first time. 6/22/2013 65.734 KM reported to bmw asheville same repair again 7/8/2015 38493 miles reported to bmw montreal. Recommended replace both stepper (Idle) motor and airbox at a cost of over $1,000 7/9/2015 39000 miles reported to bmw mechanicsburg, pa.…

Power Train · at 30,000 miles · reported Jul 29, 2014

The contact owns a 2009 bwm k1300 gt motorcycle. The contacted stated that while driving at an unknown speed, he approached an intersection and engaged the clutch. The vehicle then stalled without warning. The contact attempted numerous times to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ignition coil was replaced at the contact's expense. A short period of time after the repair, the vehicle failed to start again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the right combination switch and starter relay was replaced at the contact's expense.…

Engine · at 4,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2013

The contact owns a 2009 bmw k1300gt motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, he began to down shift but the engine stalled. The contact stated that he later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09v471000 (Engine and engine cooling ). The vehicle was taken to the dealer but after the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred seven times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.

Electrical System · at 9,800 miles · reported Jul 22, 2013

After having the recall , shown below , completed back in 2009 this safety problem reoccurred on this motorcycle , in my view all bmw did was replace the defective part with another defective part. All the same problems have reoccured with the three years of ownership ( Driven less then 5k) almost causing a crash 4 times since the install of the "new" defective parts , both switch cluster have had failures from control loss to no starting and stalling. Bmw has refused to replace the defective switches unless I pay for the replacement stating that have been replaced before under the recall.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 BMW K1300 GT have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2009 BMW K1300 GT: 10V-488 (suspension), 09V-471 (engine and engine cooling), 09V-384 (electrical system), 09V-202 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW K1300 GT?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (25 reports), followed by power train (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.