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BMW K1300 S Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 65 owner complaints across 5 model years of the BMW K1300 S (2009–2015). The most-complained-about year is 2009.

5
safety recalls, all years
65
owner complaints, all years
2009
year with most recalls
2009
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW K1300 S model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2015 BMW K1300 S02
2013 BMW K1300 S10
2011 BMW K1300 S13
2010 BMW K1300 S24
2009 BMW K1300 S456

What BMW K1300 S owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The 2009 model year has the most, with 56.

All BMW K1300 S recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW K1300 S, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. 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: 2013

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 10V488000 Reported 11,826 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  3. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V471000 Reported 2,019 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 k1300 s and k1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between september 11, 2008 and november 19, 2009. Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. During engine operation in a low RPM range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact BMW toll-free at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  4. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 09V384000 Reported 1,351 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on april 6, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2009

  5. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 09V202000 Reported 1,297 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 1,297 model year 2009 k1300 s and k1300 gt motorcycles manufactured between october 1, 2008 and may 1, 2009. In certain riding conditions involving increased vibration, the brake fluid in the front reservoir can foam.

    Remedy: The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 16, 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at…

    Model years: 2009

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.