2011 BMW K1300 S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 BMW K1300 S, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 BMW K1300 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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Suspension: rear
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 BMW K1300 S have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,700 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2016 · Electrical system
“When approaching a red stop light and pulling in the clutch, the engine occasionally stalls. Has occurred many times over ownership since new.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare BMW K1300 S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K1300 S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 BMW K1300 S | 4 | 56 |
| 2010 BMW K1300 S | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 BMW K1300 S | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 BMW K1300 S | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW K1300 S | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2011 BMW K1300 S
How do I know if my 2011 BMW K1300 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 BMW K1300 S; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 10V488000).
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.