2009 BMW K1300 S engine and engine cooling problems

34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2009 BMW K1300 S — 61% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

61%

share of all complaints

1,600 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“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. *tr”
filed Oct 22, 2011
“New bmw k 1300s 2009. Engine stalling since july 2009 has become worse. I've had a couple near misses on the highway. The very features I got the motorcycle for ( the engine, brakes, handlebar switches) all have been recalled. I have lost all confidence with the bmw and the k 1300s, and I question…”
filed May 27, 2010

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
SIB-11-03-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2013