2011 Bmw K1300 S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (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 (14)
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.
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.
Electrical System:software 2018-04-11 · MC64162818 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
despite retrofitting and enabling the hp race calibration kit 3, it is not possible to read out and adjust the data with the laptop race calibration software. if the hp race calibration kit 3 is retrofitted individually to in k46/13, where the data cannot be read and adjusted in the laptop computer
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-06-01 · SIM010717 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible usspecification
Engine 2016-08-01 · MC62813747 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
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What owners report
2016-09-16 · Electrical System · 9,500 mi“when the motorcycle is fully warmed up and turned off briefly it frequently will not restart. the starter motor struggles to crank a little but the engine does not turn over. an hour of cooling down and it will start. has occurred many times over ownership since new.…”
2016-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 9,500 mi“when approaching a red stop light and pulling in the clutch, the engine occasionally stalls. has occurred many times over ownership since new.…”
2011-09-06 · Power Train · 1,100 mi“coming to red stop light motorcycle stalled when pulling the clutch lever in. 4 times in less than 200 miles. no dash lights illuminated indicating malfunction or bulb checks. headlight went out. tachometer is analog and does not read below 1,000 rpm making it difficult to tell that way that engine has stalled. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.