2012 Bmw K 1300 S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3)
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-02-08 · campaign 21V060000 · 20,963 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2012-10-05 · campaign 12V487000 · 2,483 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain
Risk: Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (12)
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.
Equipment 2017-06-01 · SIM010917 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. this service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg) to lighting resources, llc
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-06-18 · Unknown Or Other · 5,500 mi“the bike stalls while in motion. feels like the kill switch has been used but it has not. no pattern to speed, gear, or anything else. all power is gone but if you turn the key off and back on it will start and keep going until it happens again. very dangerous on the freeway. turning has nothing to do with it. it can happen at any time, in any gear…”
2015-03-22 · Engine · 500 mi“less than one week after taking ownership of the brand new motorcycle (august 2012) i experienced the first occurrence of the engine stalling when the vehicle slowed to a stop. since then the machine has been returned to the dealership four times specifically to address this issue. while servicing sometimes appeared to improve the situation tempora…”
2012-12-09 · Engine · 8,000 mi“vehicle stalls when slowing to a stop. happens at random times. does not matter about the weather or the temperature, issue has occurred many times dealer is unable to fix the issue. almost struck from behind when bike did not move from changing traffic signal. *tr…”
2012-11-16 · Engine · 300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw k1300s motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the engine failed and self destructed internally. the manufacturer was notified and advised that the vehicle would be rebuilt and re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.