2009 BMW K1300 S
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2009 BMW K1300 S. Newest first.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT…
Risk and remedy
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 stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. the bearings could be subject to corrosion. this could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 k1300 s and k1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between september 11, 2008 and november 19, 2009. poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. during engine operation in a low rpm range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2010. owners may contact BMW toll-free at 1-800-831-1117.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. the switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In such a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine-off/start functions would be rendered inoperative. in some cases, engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. the safety recall began on april 6, 2010. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
BMW IS recalling 1,297 model year 2009 k1300 s and k1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between october 1, 2008 and may 1, 2009. in certain riding conditions involving increased vibration, the brake fluid in the front reservoir can foam.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 16, 2009. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Owner complaints
59 complaints1 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion 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…
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. We replaced the plastic fuel pump male quick disconnect fitting with a metal unit, as the male unit showed a crack. the second failure was july 16, 2019. Vehicle was in motion, freeway traffic congestion and associated speed for evening commute, straight routes of travel. The smell of gasoline was again detected and raw gas was again observed dripping from the connectors, leaking from between the collar and the female connector. the cracks the recall collar was to address and keep from continuing, appear to have actually continued to develop and increase, leading to potentially life-threatening circumstances. the male and female quick disconnect fittings can be replaced with metal, but these replacements must be threaded into an already compromised setting. the previous recall collar IS a failure. This should have been correctly fixed by a redesigned fuel pump replacement using metal quick disconnects, instead of applying what amounts to a band-aid solution. we do not know how much damage or fracturing IS continue to occur under the flange 'fix'. But this continued failure IS putting the rider at risk for vehicle fire, injury, or even death.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Stalling issue, not safe to drive at all, almost fail when I pass the car, so danger...
- Wheels
On august 29, 2013 my continental contisport attack front tire popped while I was riding my 2009 BMW k1300s motorcycle north of dahlonega, ga. I was lucky and did not crash. I was riding at about 40 mph when the tire popped. the center of the tread separated causing the rapid deflation. I had…
On august 29, 2013 my continental contisport attack front tire popped while I was riding my 2009 BMW k1300s motorcycle north of dahlonega, ga. I was lucky and did not crash. I was riding at about 40 mph when the tire popped. the center of the tread separated causing the rapid deflation. I had the bike towed on a flat bed to european motorsports inc. And bought a new pirelli rosso 2 tire for $168.33. the flat bed tow cost me $110. the tire was a conti sport attack size 120/70zr17 motorcycle tire. I found out on april 21, 2016 that continental has a recall on this tire for rapid deflation because of tread separation - the recall notice from conti IS psib 14-06 dated november 6, 2014. I called continental and talked to janet decandia at 973-471-8890 email = janet.decandia@conti-na.com. janet told me I had no recourse because I did not have the tire carcass or the dot serial number. I found the dot serial number from an old picture and on may 19, 2016 I sent her via email all required information proving bike year, model, vin # and proof of current ownership. on may 20, 2016 janet sent me an email telling me "i went thru all your docs as well as checking the BMW website for the oe fitment on your bike, and also the list of vin's we received from BMW that were effected by the recall. your bike did not have a recalled tire on it. the oe fitment on your bike was our 120/70zr17 sport attack "c", whereas the recalled tire did not have the "c" designation. also, there were no model year 2009 1300s bikes on the vin list BMW provided to us.". if the sport attack "c" tire that popped was not a part of the conti recall, it should be added to the recall immediately. it IS a safety hazard and someone IS going to be seriously injured or killed because of that tire's faulty design or manufacture.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle stalls constantly. Especially dangerous when downshifting and while turning as it can lead to a fall/accident
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW k1300s motorcycle. The contact stated that the left turn signal failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 09v384000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred three years later. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was unavailable. *tr
- Engine · Power train
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 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. as long as I kept the rpm's high there was no stalling, but if I can to a stop, the engine would die. I was almost rear ended five times today!!!! I almost wrecked in the curve when the engine died. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
The bike stalls when you slow down and go to shift into a lower gear. it has done it numerous times and IS very dangerous on a motorcycle. this bike was re-sold by BMW after they supposedly fixed the exact same issue. bmw's fix didn't work, the bike IS still stalling. the bike has now been at…
The bike stalls when you slow down and go to shift into a lower gear. it has done it numerous times and IS very dangerous on a motorcycle. this bike was re-sold by BMW after they supposedly fixed the exact same issue. bmw's fix didn't work, the bike IS still stalling. the bike has now been at the dealer for over a month and they can't seem to figure out what the problem IS. they just keep replacing random parts to try and correct it. this IS a seriously dangerous issue that BMW needs to address correctly or someone IS going to get killed. my guess IS the mapping unit for the bike isn't mapped correctly and they need to design one that IS or can be adjusted properly. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Engine stalls constantly when coming to a stop. sometimes stalls when just cruising. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
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
- Exterior lighting
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. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
BMW k1300s cutting out when slowing down and on idle, this can happen 4 or 5 times on a 10 mile run or once on a 500 mile run, the bike has been back to BMW manchester a number of times and they cannot sort the problem. *Tr
- Tires
I was traveling west on an interstate for about 10 miles when a slight vibration started which at first thought was the road then I slowed down and the shaking got violent. I stopped the motorcycle and saw a large lump in the front tire 1 inch high 8 inches long. I slowly went down the exit ramp…
I was traveling west on an interstate for about 10 miles when a slight vibration started which at first thought was the road then I slowed down and the shaking got violent. I stopped the motorcycle and saw a large lump in the front tire 1 inch high 8 inches long. I slowly went down the exit ramp and the tire burst and I was towed to the nearest dealer and had the tire replaced the nearest dealer was 200 miles away BMW of tampa they had the blown tire and may still have it. The dealer said he never saw a tire separation in all his experience on a motorcycle tire. The tire had 10,000 miles on it about 1 year old with substantial tread left. The tire IS a conti attack 120-70-17 motorcycle tire. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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…
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 after all the recalls I mentioned how many more will surface. I have experience the stalling over 70 times. BMW of manhattan has assured me multiple times that the stalling would be corrected with some software, but that has not been the case. BMW of manhattan has been working on the motorcycle this time around for over 28 days and counting with no answers. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The motorcycle was being driven on I-95 in florida around 2PM. There was a good deal of traffic and all lanes were occupied. As I went to slow down I applied the front brake, but there was no pressure and absolutely no action on the brake. There had been a previous recall on the front brakes which…
The motorcycle was being driven on I-95 in florida around 2PM. There was a good deal of traffic and all lanes were occupied. As I went to slow down I applied the front brake, but there was no pressure and absolutely no action on the brake. There had been a previous recall on the front brakes which had been serviced/there was no problem after the initial recall fix until this event. the BMW service reports that it was complete hydraulic failure... They are working on the problem to ascertain the cause. *Tr
- Power train
Stalling when rolling off throttle. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
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
- Engine and engine cooling
Motorcycle stalls intermittently at low and high speeds. motorcycle has been in for repairs 7 times for stalling and 3 of these times it required to be towed to the dealership due to the engine shutting down when put into gear. the bike IS at BMW motorcycles of ft. Worth now, after being towed…
Motorcycle stalls intermittently at low and high speeds. motorcycle has been in for repairs 7 times for stalling and 3 of these times it required to be towed to the dealership due to the engine shutting down when put into gear. the bike IS at BMW motorcycles of ft. Worth now, after being towed for the 3RD time. the dealer cannot find anything wrong with the motorcycle but it's clearly extremely dangerous to operate. I nearly got ran over by a logging truck in arkansas when the bike stalled at highway speed. BMW of north america, llc and BMW of ft. Worth refuse to acknowledge the significant safety issue with this make, model and specifically my motorcycle. someone IS going to get seriously injured or killed if the nhtsa doesn't step in and force a recall of 2009-2010 BMW k1300s and k1300gt models. this IS a widespread problem, check ibmw.com for more information. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
2009 BMW k 1300 s motorcycle stalls when disengaging the clutch to downshift. Happens every outing. Dealer claims it IS a known problem with no "fix" as of yet. *Tr
- Electrical system
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…
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. The BMW dealer tells me that this IS a widespread problem and the BMW or north america has thousands of open cases with BMW new k bikes (k1300s, k1300gt). I purchased my bike in april 2009 and am patiently waiting for BMW to get their act together and fix this problem. If they don't do something soon, people are going to get injured driving these motorcycles. I'm considering asking BMW to buy my bike back as I don't feel comfortable driving it with this serious defect. I think there needs to be a full recall on the k bike line to help BMW understand the significance of the safety issues they have caused. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Motorcycle stalls in traffic when clutch IS pulled in. This has been happening over the last 500 miles. The motorcycle now has around 3,400 miles. This has been reported to the BMW, but at this time they do not have a fix. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
BMW k1300s. 2009 1300 miles intermittent . 15 engine stalls. For no reason . *safety issue*. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Stalling issue on 2009 BMW k1300s motorcycle. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
2009 k1300s BMW motorcycle. regularly stalls on deceleration coming to stops. occurs 5 to 10 times per month. Creates dangerous problems in traffic. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Purchased new 2010 BMW k1300s motorcycle from ride west BMW, lake city way, seattle. Unit had 3 miles on odometer on delivery. At 5PM I left the dealer (they also close at 5PM) and headed home, approximately 32 miles. The bike stalled within the first two miles while downshifting on the on-ramp to…
Purchased new 2010 BMW k1300s motorcycle from ride west BMW, lake city way, seattle. Unit had 3 miles on odometer on delivery. At 5PM I left the dealer (they also close at 5PM) and headed home, approximately 32 miles. The bike stalled within the first two miles while downshifting on the on-ramp to I-5 south. I immediately realized what happened and was able to restart and continue home. The next 27 miles had no issue. Upon exiting the freeway and downshifting it immediately stalled and once again I was able to restart and continue to my home. The last stall occurred as I pulled into my driveway. I will be contacting the dealer on 9/29 when they open to discuss this issue. I have been reading about numerous others who have apparently experienced the same issue. I feel that without my 30+ years of riding experience these stalls could have led to an accident. ****your vehicle description page does not list BMW models for the 2010 model line.**** *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
I have a brand new BMW k1300s motorcycle with barely 1000 miles on it that stalls a random intervals and typically when going to idle. this has caused the back tire to lock up/skid and could have easily resulted in a fall. other riders have been injured and accidents have occurred on these bikes. BMW knows but can not fix the problem. It IS a very widespread problem with this bike. *Tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16…
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, BMW re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13V-617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13V-617, BMW voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from ODI'soriginal scope, MY2005-2008 R-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all MY 2005-2011 R-series, MY 2005-2011 K12&13 models, MY 2010-2011 RR models, and the MY 2012 K1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337
- Motorcycle stalling
The subject motorcycles may stall due to restricted airflow within the air intake system during low rpm engine operation, typically while shifting and/or decelerating.bmw IS recalling the subject motorcycles (09v-471) to update the engine managment software.additionally, BMW will include model year 2010 k300s/gt models.with that recall, submitted in lieu of responding to our information request, this pe IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The 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. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10245433BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
- 10204667One 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 initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- 10182619Discharged 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 led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10149289Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- 10147588Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
- 10147121Within 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 over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is not reached and in some cases the engine refuses to start.
- 10056106BMW mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033152BMW motorcycle: optimization of the engine management software. Engine idle of some models can become unstable when the rider disengages the clutch to bring the motorcycle to a stop or when the clutch IS disengaged for a gearshift. No specific model year listed.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 10032484BMW motorcycle: switches fail in the k 1300 series. Switches for headlight flasher, indicators, horn esa/abs/asc, emergency off, starter, windscreen adjustment, cruise control, or full beam/dipped headlights have failed. Micro cracks in the switch conductors.
- 10032472BMW 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 restricting critical air flow at idle speed.
- 10030825BMW motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. BMW motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
Every BMW K1300 S model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.