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BMW K1300 SModel year report

2009 BMW K1300 S Problems

Complaints
59filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,280miles, 57 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW K1300 S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

For this model year, most sampled owner complaints concern engine stalling that happens when the throttle is closed and the clutch is pulled in — coming to a stop, downshifting, or rolling off the power at low speed. Many of those complaints were filed within the first few thousand miles, often while the bike was still new, and owners frequently report that the dealer had no confirmed remedy at the time. A smaller group of complaints covers fuel leaks and fuel-level readings, plus handlebar switch failures.

  1. Engine cooling

    Engine stalls when clutch is pulled in and throttle closed

    • 52 complaints (88%)
    • median 1,109 mi at 0.9 yrs old (51 state mileage)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2009–2018

    Owners describe the engine shutting off quietly when they roll off the throttle and pull the clutch to downshift or come to a stop, sometimes several times on one ride and occasionally between shifts at speed. Some say it restarts immediately on the button; others report long cranking or needing to pull over. Complaints describe repeated dealer visits, software updates, ECU resets and parts swaps that did not eliminate the stalling, and several note the dealer acknowledging the condition without a confirmed fix. Mostly reported in the first few hundred to roughly 4,000 miles, in both cold and warm weather and on full or low fuel.

    Recall 09V4710002 related service bulletins

    What to check: On a test ride, coast down from speed with the clutch in and see whether the idle recovers or the engine dies; ask whether the engine-management software update described in the related service bulletins was applied. Note that a recall exists for throttle-body deposits and stalling on this model year, so confirm it was performed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Bmw k 1300 s. The bike stalled out 6 times today. One of the stalls caused the bike to shut off at about 40 MPH causing a tip to the side. I have complained to my Bmw dealer max Bmw in nh a number of times, they opened a ticket with Bmw corporate and acknowledged the problem, but would not provide a fix for it.”

    NHTSA complaint #10285058, filed 2009-09, 2,450 miles

    “My new Bmw k1300s which has 1100 miles on it has been stalling on me while downshifiting. It's happened to me to the point now where I no longer want to ride it. It happened in the middle of an busy intersection tonight. It does it either with a hot or cold engine.”

    NHTSA complaint #10283115, filed 2009-09, 1,100 miles
  2. Electrical system

    Handlebar switch failures (turn signals, kill/start switch)

    Mentioned in 4 of 49 sampled complaints

    Owners report turn signals, the emergency off/start switch and other handlebar controls stopping or working only intermittently. Several complaints note that a switch replaced under the recall failed again later, and that indicators would only function some of the time. Reported at low mileage on new bikes and again several years later on recalled parts.

    Recall 09V3840001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Operate every handlebar switch — indicators both sides, kill switch, starter, horn, high beam — and ask whether the switch recall 09V384000 was done and whether any switch has been replaced since.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “2009 Bmw k1300s motorcycle randomly stalls and turn signals fail to operate. This has been reported by many owners and Bmw has failed to order a safety recall when I purchased the k1300s, the dealer exchanged it before I took delivery because of equipment failures.”

    NHTSA complaint #10279039, filed 2009-08, 550 miles

    “Have had the turn signal switch replaced once under recall. The replacement unit has now failed. Turn signals will now only function intermittently. Note once again that the updated component installed to satisfy previous recall has failed.”

    NHTSA complaint #10432450, filed 2011-10, 4,000 miles

Buying note. The stalling complaints dominate this model year and many were filed early in ownership, so a careful low-speed test ride and a check of the recall and software-update history matter more than mileage. Confirm the fuel-pump, brake and switch recalls were completed, and budget for a thorough inspection of the fuel system and brakes.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 49 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 59 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW K1300 S. 57 of the complaints include a mileage, and 98% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,280 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “I have a Bmw k1300s purchased in april with just over 2000 miles on it. I was out riding this past saturday and had a near fallover at slow speeds while taking off from a red light and turning left, the bike stalled and I nearly fell over. I was able to save it with the help of some pedestrians that were near by. The bike seems have been running ok up to this point and on this day it stalled out on me 5 times all thankfully while I was in town and at slow speeds. Usually happens when coming to a stop and the clutch is pulled in. …”

NHTSA complaint #10279124, filed 2009-08, 2,000 miles

Fuel system: “This motorcycle was included in the previous NHTSA recall campaign number: 13v617000, for a fuel pump flange failure which would result in a fuel leak and potential fire, and worse. Since the recall, we've had 2 separate situations of fuel leakage while in motion. The first was november 18, 2017, traveling at speed along a straight highway, raw gasoline was smelled by the passenger. Fuel was dripping steadily over the lower engine components. The bike was not safe to return to the road, trucked back home. We were informed the recall had already been satisfied, all risks were ours to assume. …”

NHTSA complaint #11233327, filed 2019-07, 64,363 miles

Electrical system: “I bought my 2009 Bmw k1300s exactly one week ago(july 18, 2009). It has 270 miles on the odometer when it happened. I was in second gear, clutch was pulled in, in preparation for a stop sign. The engine just died, the instrument panel went blank.”

NHTSA complaint #10278372, filed 2009-07, 270 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was decelerating and downshifted to 1st gear at 4 MPH, I pulled the clutch in and coasted to a stop then the engine stalled. I tried to start button, but there was no catching. I pressed the start button and accelerated the RPM's to 4000 then the bike took off abruptly. One thousand feet later, I was coming to a stop at 5 MPH and the engine turned off again. A half mile later I was in first gear into a corner at 5 MPH then the engine died. There was no starting with the start button, so I popped the clutch and the engine started and I accelerated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10479306, filed 2012-10, 10,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

98% of the 57 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 580 and 3,400 miles.

93%0–105%10–250%25–502%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (57 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,280 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20094520102011201220132015201620182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2009 BMW K1300 S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW K1300 S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201159,5005———Not enough data
2009591,2807——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable

All BMW K1300 S model years

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW K1300 S?

For this model year, most sampled owner complaints concern engine stalling that happens when the throttle is closed and the clutch is pulled in — coming to a stop, downshifting, or rolling off the power at low speed. The issues reported most often: Engine stalls when clutch is pulled in and throttle closed; Handlebar switch failures (turn signals, kill/start switch).

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW K1300 S have?

NHTSA recorded 59 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW K1300 S as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW K1300 S is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 36 complaints (61% of the total), followed by fuel system with 16.

Has the 2009 BMW K1300 S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW K1300 S reported?

Among the 57 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,280 miles and the middle half falls between 580 and 3,400 miles; 98% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.