2009 BMW K1300 S Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,290miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 BMW K1300 S, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,290 miles.
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.
“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“The contact owns a 2009 Bmw k1300s motorcycle. The contact stated that the engine shuts off when coasting or downshifting to a stop. The failure occurs whenever he attempts to stop his vehicle at a stop light. In addition, the passenger side signal switch was not working. The dealer did not have the necessary parts because the vehicle was new and they could not determine why the engine was stalling. The failure mileage was 580. Updated 05/21/09 the vehicle would occasionally stall when coming to a stop. Updated 05/27/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10269403, filed 2009-05, 580 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147756Jun 1, 2015Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 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…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW K1300 S
36 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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