AI Damage2010 BMW K1300 GT: common problems
Owners of the 2010 BMW K1300 GT filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 17
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 41% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 24% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 18% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 12% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 12% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (41% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 complaints (24% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (12% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (12% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 17 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 drivers have reported crashes because of it. That is certainly nothing to be downplayed.
The vehicle stalls when decelerating to low speed or to a stop. It has happened multiple times and most often when the vehicle is hot after lengthy driving in weather in excess of 90 degrees f. This is a widely recognized problem for this model and year and there has been a recall issued.
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 campaign number: 038538 for the same failure in 2014.
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 the road.
When pulling in the clutch to change gears, the engine stalls. This can happen in the middle of a turn or driving down a straight road. This happens randomly.
As a result engine dangerously stalled while in motion(almost crashed my bike), luckily I was traveling at only 30mph.
Brake fluid in the front reservoir is foaming, can result in brake failure!
Engine has stalled numerous times since new. Third time in for this problem in a year. This condition creates a serious safety hazard. If it worsens, it will substantially impair the use or value of my motorcycle. Occurs with clutch in or out, in gear & in neutral. Happens at idle & at various speeds up to 50 mph.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,820 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the K1300 GT has 22 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 17, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW K1300 GT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 17. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (29%), brake failure (6%), fuel system, fuel smell (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 BMW K1300 GT?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 BMW K1300 GT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.