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.
2009 BMW K1300 S engine problems
37 complaints (63% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 1,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 63%
- typical mileage
- 1,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine12
- Exhaust system3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW K1300 S engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 BMW K1300 S engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
What 2009 BMW K1300 S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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 after all the recalls I mentioned how many more will surface. I have experience the stalling over 70 times. Bmw of manhattan has assured me multiple times that the stalling would be corrected with some software, but that has not been the case. Bmw of manhattan has been working on the motorcycle this time around for over 28 days and counting with no answers.
Bike stalls on decel and clutch pulled in. It restarts ok. This problem happens occasionally when coming to a stop. This is very intermittent problem. Told dealer about stalling and they also experienced the stalling during test ride after 600 mile service.
Motorcycle stalls intermittently at low and high speeds. Motorcycle has been in for repairs 7 times for stalling and 3 of these times it required to be towed to the dealership due to the engine shutting down when put into gear. The bike is at bmw motorcycles of ft. Worth now, after being towed for the 3rd time. The dealer cannot find anything wrong with the motorcycle but it's clearly extremely dangerous to operate. I nearly got ran over by a logging truck in arkansas when the bike stalled at highway speed. Bmw of north america, llc and bmw of ft. Worth refuse to acknowledge the significant safety issue with this make, model and specifically my motorcycle. Someone is going to get seriously injured or killed if the federal safety agency doesn't step in and force a recall of 2009-2010 bmw k1300s and k1300gt models. This is a widespread problem, check ibmw.com for more information.
2009 bmw k 1300 s motorcycle stalls when disengaging the clutch to downshift. Happens every outing. Dealer claims it is a known problem with no "fix" as of yet.
Motorcycle stalls in traffic when clutch is pulled in. This has been happening over the last 500 miles. The motorcycle now has around 3,400 miles. This has been reported to the bmw, but at this time they do not have a fix.
Bmw k1300s. 2009 1300 miles intermittent . 15 engine stalls. For no reason . *safety issue*.
Stalling issue on 2009 bmw k1300s motorcycle.
Questions about the 2009 BMW K1300 S engine
Does the 2009 BMW K1300 S have engine problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW K1300 S, 63% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 BMW K1300 S engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 1,000 miles.
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.
Other 2009 BMW K1300 S problems
Fuel system 16Electrical 6Transmission 4Lights 2Brakes 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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