AI Damage2009 BMW K1300 S: common problems
Owners of the 2009 BMW K1300 S filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 59
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 61% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 3% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 2% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 2% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 36 complaints (61% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 12 complaints (20% of all).
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (10% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 complaints (7% of all).
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 59 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I have a new bmw k1300s with less than 1000mi that has stalled 2x in very dangerous conditions. The first stall occurred on july 11th, when just started riding on a fairly cool day (50-degrees f) and I was coming to a stop at a red light and the bike died. It started right back up.
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.
Stalling issue, not safe to drive at all, almost fail when I pass the car, so danger...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,893 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).
On average one model year of the K1300 S has 12 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 59, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW K1300 S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, fuel system, electrical system. Total complaints: 59. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (80%), engine failure or replacement (2%), fuel system, fuel smell (2%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 BMW K1300 S?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 BMW K1300 S from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.