2009 BMW K1300 GT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,812miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 BMW K1300 GT, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,812 miles.
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“Bearings in rear wheel final drive failed making motorcycle very unstable. Oil seal failure caused rear tire and brake disk to be coated with oil from the final drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10462491, filed 2012-06, 15,924 miles“04/17/2012: 2009 Bmw k1300gt (previous dealership demo bike, 42 month warranty) clutch basket shattered causing a massive damage to the engine and almost causing a multivehicle accident. Clutch/basket/cover were replaced by the dealership in md. Repairs in the amount of $2,897.55 were covered 100% by bmwna. Engine allegedly turned over smoothly, however motorcycle remained inoperable at the dealership. 05/22/2012: the initial repair did not fix all the damage caused by the initial clutch basket failure. Upon motorcycle reassembly, additional engine knock/noise was detected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502636, filed 2013-03, 37,637 miles“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 cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10920491, filed 2016-11, 27,700 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617377, filed 2014-07, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032472Oct 27, 2009Bmw motorcycle: fuel related deposits. When rolling off the throttle and the clutch is disengaged, the motorcycle can come to rest at an unstable idle speed. These deposits are…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW K1300 GT
25 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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