2009 BMW K 1300 S: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline; the 2010 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*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 *bf the vehicle would occasionally stall when coming to a stop. Updated 05/27/09.*jb”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw k1300s. When coming to a stop, the motorcycle shuts off. The failure began when the vehicle reached 500 miles and always occurs after it has been filled with gasoline and approaching a stop sign at 30 mph or less. The contact filed a claim with bmw and was advised to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 1,400. Updated 05/27/09 *bf updated 06/01/09.*jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2009
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
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 and leak fuel.
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 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 not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2009 BMW K 1300 S reliable?
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 BMW K 1300 S. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 2009 BMW K 1300 S have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.