Bmw K 1300 GT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
25,850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 11 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 5 | 45.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Engine: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Electrical System: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Power Train: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2014: 5; 2016: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10631640 · 2014-09-08 (September 8, 2014)
DOWNSHIFTING THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS FREQUENTLY UPON SLOWING AND PULLING IN THE CLUTCH. USUALLY THIS OCCURS AT DECELERATION IN SECOND OR FIRST GEAR. ONE CAN SEE THE RPM DIP BELOW THE NORMAL IDLE SPEED AND THEN THE BIKE STALLS. THIS IS QUITE DANGEROUS AS IT OCCURS IN NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS AND OCCURS MULTIPLE TIMES IN ONE RIDE. RECENTLY IT OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ONLY MY QUICK ACTION AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. I TRIED EVERYTHING THE DEALER RECOMMENDED, FUEL ADDITIVES ETC.. NOTHING WORKS - ALMOST TOO DANGEROUS TO RIDE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10631640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10887826 · 2016-07-22 (July 22, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1 300 GT. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V471000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10887826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11459305 · 2022-04-02 (April 2, 2022)
I purchased this 2009 BMW K1300GT used from a dealer 3 weeks ago. He only let me do a short test drive around the block and it ran fine. I purchased it and began riding it daily to and from work, 48 miles round trip. There are 6 lights and 4 Stop sighs on my route. If I do a slow roll through a stop it comes close to stalling. If there are several cars ahead of me at a stop sign, or I hit a red light and have to wait awhile or sit through three lights at traffic hour, it stalls while I'm waiting. This has happened many times. Yesterday d…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11459305 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 2