2010 Bmw K1300 S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Power Train (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2010-10-08 · campaign 10V488000 · 11,826 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Risk: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-03-27 · MC120225 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine is difficult to start or does not start when at operating temperature, but after the vehicle coolsthe engine will start. this is caused by increased engine slip torque when the engine is at operatingtemperature in conjunction with a weak battery.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2018-05-01 · B840616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
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What owners report
2019-02-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 7,000 mi“2010 bmw k1300s motorcycle in 2014 a recall was issued for fuel pump flange may develop cracks and leak fuel in presence of an ignition source.that may result in a fire. bike was returned to the dealer and a retro fit kit installed .now in 2019 kit has failed and now leaking only when engine is running making a unsafe/ deadly condition.…”
2018-06-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,400 mi“stalling upon deceleration and engaging clutch to stop for traffic signal on city street.…”
2014-07-14 · Electrical System · 5,000 mi“driving to dealer on this motorcycle for service when i needed to use the horn it malfunctioned did not work put me into a very danger situation. i have notice online there are many complaints about this problem and i feel this should be a recall as i have been riding motorcycles for over 35 years with many different brands and never had a horn mal…”
2013-02-05 · Power Train · 18,100 mi“a significant vibration was noted at moderate vehicle speeds, with a frequency seeming to match the wheel rotation rate. inspection of the vehicle revealed significant play (approximately 5 mm measured at the wheel rim) in the rear wheel, indicative of some type of bearing failure in the final drive assembly. bmw dealer mechanic verified that the p…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.