2012 BMW K 1300 S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 BMW K 1300 S, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 BMW K 1300 S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW K 1300 S have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,575 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2016 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2015 · Engine
Compare BMW K 1300 S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K 1300 S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 BMW K 1300 S | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 BMW K 1300 S | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW K 1300 S | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 BMW K 1300 S | 2 | 4 |
| 2013 BMW K 1300 S | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 BMW K 1300 S | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW K 1300 S
How do I know if my 2012 BMW K 1300 S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 BMW K 1300 S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V487000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.