repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2009 BMW K1300 SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW K1300 S, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-471 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 BMW K1300 S has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel system, gasoline
6Electrical system
4Fuel system, other
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Power train
2Exterior lighting
1Engine
1Service brakes, hydraulic
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 36 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2009 BMW K1300 S recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. IN SUCH A CASE, THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR AND/OR THE EMERGENCY ENGINE-OFF/START FUNCTIONS WOULD BE RENDERED INOPERATIVE.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO A REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
1kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 35 engine and engine cooling complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
35under 30k miles35under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other K1300 S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K1300 S median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 BMW K1300 S, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak - MotorycleLed to recall 13V-617
- MOTORCYCLE STALLINGLed to recall 09V-471
In owners' words
What K1300 S owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HAD STALLING RECALL PERFORMED IN APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 2011. SOFTWARE UPDATE HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE STALLING CONDITION. THE ENGINE STILL STALLS UNDER A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS, BUT ESPECIALLY IN STOP AND GO RIDING. PREVIOUS RECALL HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE STALLING PROBLEM. *TR
NEW BMW K 1300S 2009. ENGINE STALLING SINCE JULY 2009 HAS BECOME WORSE. I'VE HAD A COUPLE NEAR MISSES ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VERY FEATURES I GOT THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ( THE ENGINE, BRAKES, HANDLEBAR SWITCHES) ALL HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE LOST ALL CONFIDENCE WITH THE BMW AND THE K 1300S, AND I QUESTION…
BIKE STALLS ON DECEL AND CLUTCH PULLED IN. IT RESTARTS OK. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS IS VERY INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOLD DEALER ABOUT STALLING AND THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THE STALLING DURING TEST RIDE AFTER 600 MILE SERVICE.*TR
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