2009 BMW K1300 GT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,666miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 BMW K1300 GT, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,666 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Total starter switch failure after 3 previous incidents of intermittent failures. The previous failures seemed random and did not fail in front of the dealer. Dealer replaced switch assembly only after witnessing the total failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10279423, filed 2009-08, 3,671 milesRelated recalls
- 09V384000Sep 29, 2009Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine…Covers: BMW K1300 GT 2009, K1300 S 2009
Related service bulletins
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10204667Sep 20, 2021One 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…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged 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…
- 10147121Feb 1, 2015Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked…
- 10032484Jun 25, 2009Bmw motorcycle: switches fail in the k 1300 series. Switches for headlight flasher, indicators, horn esa/abs/asc, emergency off, starter, windscreen adjustment, cruise control…
- 10029704Mar 16, 2009Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 41% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW K1300 GT
25 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW K1300 GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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