2009 BMW K1300 S: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 16,404 miles · FL

Stalling issue, not safe to drive at all, almost fail when I pass the car, so danger...

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Fuel system · 7,500 miles · PA · 1 injury

Vehicle stalls constantly. Especially dangerous when downshifting and while turning as it can lead to a fall/accident

Filed Oct 8, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 10,600 miles · FL

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.

Filed Aug 11, 2012 · Fuel system · 4,300 miles · CA

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.

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Engine · 16,090 miles · CO

Engine stalls constantly when coming to a stop. Sometimes stalls when just cruising.

Filed Oct 22, 2011 · Engine · 4,500 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Engine · NY

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.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Transmission · 4,000 miles · NJ

Stalling when rolling off throttle.

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Engine · 500 miles · CA

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.

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Engine · 4,257 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2009 · Engine · 2,300 miles · NY

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.

Filed Oct 25, 2009 · Electrical · 3,400 miles · TX

2009 bmw k1300s, engine stalls when clutch is engaged and fully rolling off the throttle. It's normal for the bike to stall 2 to 4 times during a 200 mile ride. Engine goes down to idle then stalls without any indication. Very dangerous to drive the bike as I've experience engine stalls in heavy traffic conditions and almost got ran over by a vehicle behind me. I reported the problem to the bmw dealership I purchased the bike from with just 200 miles on this new bmw k1300s. Dealership has made multiple attempts to fix the problem, ecu resets, software updates etc. But nothing has helped. The bmw dealer tells me that this is a widespread problem and the bmw or north america has thousands of open cases with bmw new k bikes (k1300s, k1300gt). I purchased my bike in april 2009 and am patiently waiting for bmw to get their act together and fix this problem. If they don't do something soon, people are going to get injured driving these motorcycles. I'm considering asking bmw to buy my bike back as I don't feel comfortable driving it with this serious defect. I think there needs to be a full recall on the k bike line to help bmw understand the significance of the safety issues they have caused.