This motorcycle was included in the previous the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 13v617000, for a fuel pump flange failure which would result in a fuel leak and potential fire, and worse. Since the recall, we've had 2 separate situations of fuel leakage while in motion. The first was november 18, 2017, traveling at speed along a straight highway, raw gasoline was smelled by the passenger. Fuel was dripping steadily over the lower engine components. The bike was not safe to return to the road, trucked back home. We were informed the recall had already been satisfied, all risks were ours to assume. We replaced the plastic fuel pump male quick disconnect fitting with a metal unit, as the male unit showed a crack. The second failure was july 16, 2019. Vehicle was in motion, freeway traffic congestion and associated speed for evening commute, straight routes of travel. The smell of gasoline was again detected and raw gas was again observed dripping from the connectors, leaking from between the collar and the female connector. The cracks the recall collar was to address and keep from continuing, appear to have actually continued to develop and increase, leading to potentially life-threatening circumstances. The male and female quick disconnect fittings can be replaced with metal, but these replacements must be threaded into an already compromised setting. The previous recall collar is a failure. This should have been correctly fixed by a redesigned fuel pump replacement using metal quick disconnects, instead of applying what amounts to a band-aid solution. We do not know how much damage or fracturing is continue to occur under the flange 'fix'. But this continued failure is putting the rider at risk for vehicle fire, injury, or even death.
The worst 2009 BMW K1300 S problems
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- Engine37
- Fuel system16
- Electrical6
- Transmission4
- Lights2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 BMW K1300 S
Recalls 7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 20V471000 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 15V141000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- 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 [email protected].
Recall number 13V617000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 10V488000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash.
- 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.
Recall number 09V471000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In such a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine-off/start functions would be rendered inoperative. In some cases, engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 09V384000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
- 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 [email protected].
Recall number 09V202000 · Recall details
See all 7 recalls for the 2009 BMW K1300 S
Defect investigations
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, BMW re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13V‑617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13V‑617, BMW voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from ODI'soriginal scope, MY2005-2008 R-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all MY 2005-2011 R-series, MY 2005-2011 K12&13 models, MY 2010-2011 RR models, and the MY 2012 K1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337
EA13006
Motorcycle stalling
The subject motorcycles may stall due to restricted airflow within the air intake system during low RPM engine operation, typically while shifting and/or decelerating.bmw is recalling the subject motorcycles (09v‑471) to update the engine managment software.additionally, bmw will include model year 2010 k300s/gt models.with that recall, submitted in lieu of responding to our information request, this pe is closed.
PE09052
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 BMW K1300 S 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender...
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel
- Mist forms in the headlight
- Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults...
- Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- Bmw mc: information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years...
What 2009 BMW K1300 S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Stalling issue, not safe to drive at all, almost fail when I pass the car, so danger...
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 MPH when the tire popped. The center of the tread separated causing the rapid deflation. I had the bike towed on a flat bed to european motorsports inc. And bought a new pirelli rosso 2 tire for $168.33. The flat bed tow cost me $110. The tire was a conti sport attack size 120/70zr17 motorcycle tire. I found out on april 21, 2016 that continental has a recall on this tire for rapid deflation because of tread separation - the recall notice from conti is psib 14-06 dated november 6, 2014. I called continental and talked to janet decandia at 973‑471‑8890 email = [email protected]. Janet told me I had no recourse because I did not have the tire carcass or the dot serial number. I found the dot serial number from an old picture and on may 19, 2016 I sent her via email all required information proving bike year, model, VIN # and proof of current ownership. On may 20, 2016 janet sent me an email telling me "I went thru all your docs as well as checking the bmw website for the oe fitment on your bike, and also the list of VIN's we received from bmw that were effected by the recall. Your bike did not have a recalled tire on it. The oe fitment on your bike was our 120/70zr17 sport attack "c", whereas the recalled tire did not have the "c" designation. Also, there were no model year 2009 1300s bikes on the VIN list bmw provided to us.". If the sport attack "c" tire that popped was not a part of the conti recall, it should be added to the recall immediately. It is a safety hazard and someone is going to be seriously injured or killed because of that tire's faulty design or manufacture.
Vehicle stalls constantly. Especially dangerous when downshifting and while turning as it can lead to a fall/accident
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw k1300s motorcycle. The contact stated that the left turn signal failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 09v384000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred three years later. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was unavailable.
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. I pressed the start button and accelerated the RPM's to 4000 then the bike took off abruptly. One thousand feet later, I was coming to a stop at 5 MPH and the engine turned off again. A half mile later I was in first gear into a corner at 5 MPH then the engine died. There was no starting with the start button, so I popped the clutch and the engine started and I accelerated. As long as I kept the RPM's high there was no stalling, but if I can to a stop, the engine would die. I was almost rear ended five times today!!!! I almost wrecked in the curve when the engine died.
The bike stalls when you slow down and go to shift into a lower gear. It has done it numerous times and is very dangerous on a motorcycle. This bike was re-sold by bmw after they supposedly fixed the exact same issue. Bmw's fix didn't work, the bike is still stalling. The bike has now been at the dealer for over a month and they can't seem to figure out what the problem is. They just keep replacing random parts to try and correct it. This is a seriously dangerous issue that bmw needs to address correctly or someone is going to get killed. My guess is the mapping unit for the bike isn't mapped correctly and they need to design one that is or can be adjusted properly.
Engine stalls constantly when coming to a stop. Sometimes stalls when just cruising.
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.
Have had the turn signal switch replaced once under recall. The replacement unit has now failed. Turn signals will now only function intermittently. Note once again that the updated component installed to satisfy previous recall has failed.
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Is the 2009 BMW K1300 S reliable?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 2009 BMW K1300 S, 14.8 times a typical K1300 S model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW K1300 S?
Engine and cooling, with 37 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles. Next is fuel system (16).
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW K1300 S have?
7 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, wheels and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW K1300 S engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V471000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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