2009 BMW K1300 S Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,976miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 BMW K1300 S, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,976 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.
“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“Bmw 2009 k1300s stalls intermittantly, usually on a down shift. Has occured at least 75 times in first 1,956 miles. Usually occurs from 2nd to 1st down shift, but has occured in 5th to 4th and 4th to 3rd down shifts. Rear wheel locks up if clutch is released. The motorcycle is reasonably quiet and with a full face helmet I have released the clutch not initially realizing the motorcycle shut off. No accidents to date, but a few near misses. It's a dangerous situation. I have notified Bmw and was told they are working on the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283327, filed 2009-09, 1,951 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032472Oct 27, 2009Bmw motorcycle: fuel related deposits. When rolling off the throttle and the clutch is disengaged, the motorcycle can come to rest at an unstable idle speed. These deposits are…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW K1300 S
36 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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