2009 BMW K1300 GT Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 53%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 BMW K1300 GT, 53% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Motorcycle stalls often while downshifting to 1st gear. I complained to my dealer as motorcycle is under warranty. They could not find a fault. The service manager says that there are quite a few other persons with the same problem and that Bmw is working on it .”
NHTSA complaint #10291176, filed 2009-11, 2,000 miles“Engine stalls out and quits for no reason when you engage the clutch. This happened with my wife on the back and could have resulted in death or injury had we been rear ended or lost control of the bike. Bmw has not supplied a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10279947, filed 2009-08, 2,000 miles“I ride a Bmw k1300gt motorcycle. My engine stalled at low speed...almost as if I had accidentally hit the engine kill switch. This has happened twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10278023, filed 2009-07, 400 miles“Engine stalls while driving 2009 Bmw k1300gt motorcycle. This has occurred six times, some while approaching or pulling away from stop signs, others on the street during low speed riding. This is a very dangerous situation. A cycle must remain moving to maintain stability and stalling at a stop sign can lead to being rear-ended by other vehicles behind me. The dealer has been contacted and does not have a solution. I am fearful of riding the cycle at this point due to the significant danger posed by this unexpected engine stalling while riding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279270, filed 2009-08, 800 milesRelated recalls
- 09V471000Dec 10, 2009Bmw 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…Covers: BMW K1300 GT 2009–2010, K1300 S 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10038217Mar 1, 2013Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10033152Dec 1, 2009Bmw motorcycle: optimization of the engine management software. Engine idle of some models can become unstable when the rider disengages the clutch to bring the motorcycle to a…
- 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…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2009 | 25 | 53% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW K1300 GT
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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