Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 BMW K 1300 S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 BMW K 1300 S has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 59 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V471000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V141000 Rear Wheel Mounting Flange may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V617000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V488000 REAR WHEEL LINKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V471000 ENGINE STALL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V384000 HANDLEBAR SWITCHES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V202000 FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 36 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
Of the 59 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 59 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $1,200–$2,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 BMW K 1300 S has an average reliability rating. Recalls related to the fuel system and wheel lugs are notable, but owner complaints are relatively low, primarily concerning engine cooling and fuel system issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Wheel lugs | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire replacement every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid flush every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Inspect and adjust valve clearance every 12,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell indicating a leak
- Overheating warnings
- Unstable handling or noises from wheels
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 BMW K 1300 S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.