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BMW K 1300 S Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints across 6 model years of the BMW K 1300 S (2009–2014). The most-complained-about year is 2012.

5
safety recalls, all years
9
owner complaints, all years
2011
year with most recalls
2012
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW K 1300 S model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 BMW K 1300 S10
2013 BMW K 1300 S10
2012 BMW K 1300 S24
2011 BMW K 1300 S42
2010 BMW K 1300 S30
2009 BMW K 1300 S33

What BMW K 1300 S owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The 2012 model year has the most, with 4.

All BMW K 1300 S recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW K 1300 S, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V060000 Reported 20,963 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V471000 Reported 16,926 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  3. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 15V141000 Reported 43,426 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  4. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 13V617000 Reported 50,184 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped)…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  5. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 12V487000 Reported 2,483 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2012

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.