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BMW K1300 GTModel year report

2009 BMW K1300 GT Problems

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,500miles, 45 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW K1300 GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW K1300 GT. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 25 complaints (53% of the total), followed by fuel system (9) and engine (8). 45 of the complaints include a mileage, and 98% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “My new Bmw motorcycle (model k 1300 gt) is experiencing frequent engine stalls (stalled 4 times during 350 mile ride) and the problem has been getting worse. I consider this a serious safety hazard because the stalls occur with out warning during normal operation of the motorcycle. I've stalled on exit ramps and at traffic signals during turning situations. This sudden and unexpected loss of power is very dangerous on a motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #10289808, filed 2009-10, 1,600 miles

Fuel system: “My 2009 Bmw k1300gt motorcycle stalls while slowing with the clutch pulled in. Many other owners of Bmw k1300 series motorcycles are having the same stalling issues and other stalling issues and Bmw is not addressing this issue. My motorcycle stalled while crossing an intersection which of course is very dangerous. Owners are pleading with Bmw to recall this dangerous problem and they are doing nothing. We please ask that you to take action with Bmw on this ongoing matter.”

NHTSA complaint #10290505, filed 2009-11, 2,100 miles

Engine: “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. Very concerned for safety of myself and my passenger(s)btw, moa is the official Bmw motorcycle owners association of which I am a member. Thanks”

NHTSA complaint #10609550, filed 2014-07, 18,500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2009 Bmw k1300gt motorcycle stalled approximately six times during a 100 mile ride. These incidents occurred as I was slowing and coming to a stop with the clutch pulled in. The bike did not restart immediately four out of the six times. This is highly dangerous, as losing power at any time on a motorcycle means the potential to lose control.”

NHTSA complaint #10282323, filed 2009-08, 8,666 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

98% of the 45 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,400 and 9,800 miles.

76%0–107%10–2516%25–502%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (45 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20092620112013201520172022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2009 BMW K1300 GT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW K1300 GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20101724,0005———Stable
2009473,5007——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All BMW K1300 GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW K1300 GT have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW K1300 GT as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW K1300 GT is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 25 complaints (53% of the total), followed by fuel system with 9.

Has the 2009 BMW K1300 GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW K1300 GT reported?

Among the 45 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,400 and 9,800 miles; 98% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.