Vehicle recall 09V471000 · December 10, 2009
BMW K 1300 GT and K 1300 S
Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.
- 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.
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V471000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 2009
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 22, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,019
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW K 1300 GT (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- BMW K 1300 S (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your BMW been repaired?
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