The 2010 BMW K1300 Gt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 13,845 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION10V4880002010-10-0811,826 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING09V4710002009-12-102,019 affected
Defect
BMW 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 QUALITY MAY LEAD TO SMALL DEPOSITS WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODIES. DURING ENGINE OPERATION IN A LOW RPM RANGE, TYPICALLY NEAR IDLE SPEED (WHEN COMING TO A STOP) AIR…
Consequence
ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES BY UPDATING THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-831-1117.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
1crashes
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
1
Total complaints20
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw k1300 gt. While riding approximately 30 mph, the odor of fuel was present. The contact discovered fuel had leaked from the fuel pump where the boss threaded into the flange. The contact indicated that the motorcycle was previously serviced per the manufacturer's…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw k1300 gt motorcycle. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that his pants were wet from fuel that was leaking from a plastic connector line. The contact also stated that the engine started to misfire. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of…”
“When accelerating around 4500 to 5500 rpm, the engine bogs and the motorcycle loses speed. Other times, and at cruising speeds, when turning the throttle to accelerate at lower speeds, the bike does not accelerate immediately and takes a couple of seconds before it accelerates. When pulling in the…”
“When accelerating around 4500 to 5500 rpm, the engine bogs and the motorcycle loses speed. Other times, and at cruising speeds, when turning the throttle to accelerate at lower speeds, the bike does not accelerate immediately and takes a couple of seconds before it accelerates. When pulling in the…”
“Recalls.”
“Recalls.”
“My switches, right&left, both failed for the 2nd time in about 3 years. My right side switch failed while I was riding my bike, causing its stalling! So above and beyond the switch issues, the stalling issue is the most annoying as that can directly effect your safety. I think a couple k1300s…”
“My switches, right&left, both failed for the 2nd time in about 3 years. My right side switch failed while I was riding my bike, causing its stalling! So above and beyond the switch issues, the stalling issue is the most annoying as that can directly effect your safety. I think a couple k1300s…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW K1300 Gt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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