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#BS-2009-BMWK13-214E

2009 BMW K1300 SProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 69 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
69
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
7
TSBs
21
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 69 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

22 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

66
0–30K
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (66 reports) • Median: 1K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Engine22 (32%)
Fuel System16 (23%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine12 (17%)
Electrical6 (9%)
Drivetrain4 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System3 (4%)
Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
Lights1 (1%)

2009 BMW K1300 S: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2009 BMW K1300 S, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,109 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2009 BMW K1300 S, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 BMW K1300 S, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2009 BMW K1300 S, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

54
09
4
10
2
11
4
12
1
13
1
15
1
16
1
18
1
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 BMW K1300 S. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

09V202000Sep 2009

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 FLUID IN THE FRONT RESERVOIR CAN FOAM.

09V384000Apr 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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.

09V471000Feb 2010

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 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 AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR.

10V488000Mar 2011

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

13V617000Apr 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA13006ClosedOpened Jul 2013 · closed Jan 2014

Fuel Leak - Motorycle

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

PE09052ClosedOpened Nov 2009 · closed Jan 2010

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 69 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2009 BMW K1300 S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW K1300 S?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 BMW K1300 S is related to the engine, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 BMW K1300 S reliable?
The 2009 BMW K1300 S has 69 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 BMW K1300 S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 BMW K1300 S have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 BMW K1300 S has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do BMW K1300 S problems start?
Based on 67 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,109 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2009 BMW K1300 S data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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