Bmw K1300 S engine problems
49 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
65 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
1,675 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 to 2015 model years. Data snapshot: . 62 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
49 of 65 complaints match this topic (75.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10277000 · 2009-07-16 (July 16, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW K1300 S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PULLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR REMEDIES FOR THIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10277000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278018 · 2009-07-23 (July 23, 2009)
2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS BETWEEN SHIFTS OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED. POTENTIAL FOR DANGEROUS POOR HANDLING SITUATION CAUSING A CRASH , OR REAR-END COLLISION AT TRAFFIC LIGHT IF BIKE FAILS TO ACCELERATE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278117 · 2009-07-23 (July 23, 2009)
MOTORCYCLE FREQUENTLY STALLS, WITHOUT WARNING, WHEN DECELERATING AND CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN, USUALLY IN SECOND GEAR. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE ENGINE MUST BE RESTARTED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,053 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278163 · 2009-07-24 (July 24, 2009)
I HAVE A NEW 2009 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE AND IT STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WITH NO NOTICE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN KILLED IN INTERSECTIONS WHEN I ROLL HALF-WAY THROUGH ONLY TO NOTICE MY BIKE IS DEAD. MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN LOGGED IN I-BMW.COM AND K1300S.NET WEBSITES (HUNDREDS). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278315 · 2009-07-26 (July 26, 2009)
I HAVE A NEW BMW K1300S WITH LESS THAN 1000MI THAT HAS STALLED 2X IN VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. THE FIRST STALL OCCURRED ON JULY 11TH, WHEN JUST STARTED RIDING ON A FAIRLY COOL DAY (50-DEGREES F) AND I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE BIKE DIED. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. I WAS ACTUALLY TAKING THE BIKE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE INITIAL 600MI SERVICE AND THE DEALERSHIP MADE LIGHT OF THE SITUATION AND IN FACT DIDN'T EVEN WRITE DOWN THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE SECOND STALL OCCURRED ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER AFTER ONLY ANOTHER 300M…
Owner-reported narrative. 936 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278315 at NHTSA ↗