MYRModel Year Report

2009 BMW K1300 S

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2009 BMW K1300 S
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:02:19.769Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW K1300 S Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2009: 56 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2015: 2 complaints 2015
2009: 56 complaints
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YearComplaints
200956
20104
20113
20130
20152

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 36%

36% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAVE A NEW BMW K1300S WITH LESS THAN 1000MI THAT HAS STALLED 2X IN VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090726

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PULLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090716

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121008

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090916 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 FLU

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 1-800-525-74

Campaign 09V202000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20091106 — PE (closed 20100104)

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

R 20100222 — engine and engine cooling

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 T

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 1-800-8

Campaign 09V471000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100406 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 09V384000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110330 — suspension

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.

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.

Campaign 10V488000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 BMW K1300 S — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V202000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V471000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V384000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V488000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 BMW K1300 S reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW K1300 S?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 BMW K1300 S have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.