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2009 BMW K 1300 S Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 BMW K 1300 S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 110,536 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V471000 2020-08-10 16,926 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

WHEELS 15V141000 2015-03-11 43,426 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13V617000 2013-12-12 50,184 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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].

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“This motorcycle was included in the previous nhtsa 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,…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-07-16

“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw k1300s motorcycle. The contact stated that the engine shuts off when coasting or downshifting to a stop. The failure occurs whenever he attempts to stop his vehicle at a stop light. In addition, the passenger side signal switch was not working. The dealer did not…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH · reported 2009-05-11

“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw k1300s motorcycle. The contact stated that the engine shuts off when coasting or downshifting to a stop. The failure occurs whenever he attempts to stop his vehicle at a stop light. In addition, the passenger side signal switch was not working. The dealer did not…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2009-05-11

“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw k1300s. When coming to a stop, the motorcycle shuts off. The failure began when the vehicle reached 500 miles and always occurs after it has been filled with gasoline and approaching a stop sign at 30 mph or less. The contact filed a claim with bmw and was advised to…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2009-04-30

“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 bmw k1300s. When coming to a stop, the motorcycle shuts off. The failure began when the vehicle reached 500 miles and always occurs after it has been filled with gasoline and approaching a stop sign at 30 mph or less. The contact filed a claim with bmw and was advised to…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2009-04-30

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13006 Opened 2013-07-12 · closed 2014-01-31

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,…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW K 1300 S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.