2009 BMW K1300 S Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 604miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 BMW K1300 S, 10% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 604 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“Bmw k1300s stalling. New bike, just had its 600 mile service and approaching a stop sign, I pull in the clutch to down shift and it dies... Dangerous is someone was behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #10280499, filed 2009-08, 617 miles“2009 Bmw k1300s, engine stalls when clutch is engaged and fully rolling off the throttle. It's normal for the bike to stall 2 to 4 times during a 200 mile ride. Engine goes down to idle then stalls without any indication. Very dangerous to drive the bike as I've experience engine stalls in heavy traffic conditions and almost got ran over by a vehicle behind me. I reported the problem to the Bmw dealership I purchased the bike from with just 200 miles on this new Bmw k1300s. Dealership has made multiple attempts to fix the problem, ecu resets, software updates etc. But nothing has helped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10289766, filed 2009-10, 3,400 miles“Brand new {demo 567 miles} 2009 Bmw k1300s stalling 80% of the time coming to a stop while pulling in clutch. Happened at least 12 times in 1 hours worth of riding-not safe at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10279017, filed 2009-08, 604 milesRelated recalls
- 09V384000Sep 29, 2009Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine…Covers: BMW K1300 S 2009, K1300 GT 2009
Related service bulletins
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10204667Sep 20, 2021One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10147121Feb 1, 2015Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked…
- 10032484Jun 25, 2009Bmw motorcycle: switches fail in the k 1300 series. Switches for headlight flasher, indicators, horn esa/abs/asc, emergency off, starter, windscreen adjustment, cruise control…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 40% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW K1300 S
36 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW K1300 S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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