2009 BMW K1300 S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2009 BMW K1300 S, and owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2009 BMW K1300 S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
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.
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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…
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.
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Switch (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.
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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.
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…
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 BMW K1300 S have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,765 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 43 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Stalling issue, not safe to drive at all, almost fail when i pass the car, so danger...”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
“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 m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2016 · Wheels
Compare BMW K1300 S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K1300 S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 BMW K1300 S | 4 | 56 |
| 2010 BMW K1300 S | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 BMW K1300 S | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 BMW K1300 S | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW K1300 S | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2009 BMW K1300 S
How do I know if my 2009 BMW K1300 S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2009 BMW K1300 S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V202000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.