NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 BMW K 1300 GT Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 BMW K 1300 GT has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "K1300 GT".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 BMW K 1300 GT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 BMW K 1300 GT owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW K 1300 GT, describing incidents dated June 13, 2011.
Most-cited components
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10408540 · Filed
2009 BMW 1200 GS, FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, INDICATES THAT IT HAS FUEL BUT IT RUNS OUT, VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE, STOPS RUNNING IN TRAFFIC, BMW HAS WORKED ON IT 4 TIMES AND IT KEEPS BREAKING. *TR
Fuel Pump Flange may Leak
NHTSA #20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 16,926 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 18, 2021
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel Pump Flange may Leak
NHTSA #13V617000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 50,184 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 16, 2014 · Vehicles built October 17, 2008 – May 27, 2010 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
REAR WHEEL LINKAGE
NHTSA #10V488000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported October 8, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 11,826 vehicles
Owners notified March 30, 2011 · Vehicles built September 1, 2008 – September 30, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other BMW K 1300 GT model years
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