2010 BMW K1300 S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 BMW K1300 S
The 2010 BMW K1300 S has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 BMW K1300 S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 BMW K1300 S, potentially affecting up to 13,845 vehicles.
Recall 10V488000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 11,826 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 09V471000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 2,019 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 SUFFICIENTLY RESTRICTED AND...
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 BMW K1300 S
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 BMW K1300 S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2010 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE IN 2014 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR FUEL PUMP FLANGE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND LEAK FUEL IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. BIKE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND A RETRO FIT KIT INSTALLED .NOW IN 2019 KIT HAS FAILED AND NOW LEAKING ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING MAKING A UNSAFE/ DEADLY CONDITION.
2010 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE IN 2014 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR FUEL PUMP FLANGE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND LEAK FUEL IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. BIKE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND A RETRO FIT KIT INSTALLED .NOW IN 2019 KIT HAS FAILED AND NOW LEAKING ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING MAKING A UNSAFE/ DEADLY CONDITION.
STALLING UPON DECELERATION AND ENGAGING CLUTCH TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON CITY STREET.
DRIVING TO DEALER ON THIS MOTORCYCLE FOR SERVICE WHEN I NEEDED TO USE THE HORN IT MALFUNCTIONED DID NOT WORK PUT ME INTO A VERY DANGER SITUATION. I HAVE NOTICE ONLINE THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS I HAVE BEEN RIDING MOTORCYCLES FOR OVER 35 YEARS WITH MANY DIFFERENT BRANDS AND NEVER HAD A HORN MALFUNCTION WHEN YOU USE IT CAN BE A LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION. *TR
A SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION WAS NOTED AT MODERATE VEHICLE SPEEDS, WITH A FREQUENCY SEEMING TO MATCH THE WHEEL ROTATION RATE. INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE REVEALED SIGNIFICANT PLAY (APPROXIMATELY 5 MM MEASURED AT THE WHEEL RIM) IN THE REAR WHEEL, INDICATIVE OF SOME TYPE OF BEARING FAILURE IN THE FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY. BMW DEALER MECHANIC VERIFIED THAT THE PLAY WAS EXCESSIVE. MECHANIC PROCEEDED TO TEAR DOWN THE FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY, AND NOTED BEARING SEIZURE AND WEAR OF THE AXLE AGAINST THE BEARING INNER RACE. ENTIRE FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. I BELIEVE THERE IS NO WAY THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SHOULD OCCUR IN A PROPERLY DESIGNED ASSEMBLY, WITH A LARGE BALL BEARING IN AN OIL BATH, AT THE LOW VEHICLE MILES. ALL MANUFACTURER REQUIRED MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED AT THE PROPER INTERVALS. THIS FAILURE COULD EASILY HAVE RESULTED IN A REAR WHEEL LOCKUP, WHICH COULD THEN RESULT IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2010 BMW K1300 S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 BMW K1300 S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 BMW K1300 S
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 BMW K1300 S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-26327820-03 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW MOTORCYCLE: FUEL RELATED DEPOSITS. WHEN ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED, THE MOTORCYCLE CAN COME TO REST AT AN UNSTABLE IDLE SPEED. THESE DEPOSITS ARE RESTRICTING CRITICAL AIR FLOW AT IDLE SPEED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 BMW K1300 S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K1300 S
- 2006 BMW K1300 S — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW K1300 S — 64 complaints
- 2010 BMW K1300 S (current)
- 2011 BMW K1300 S — 5 complaints
- 2013 BMW K1300 S — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW K1300 S — 3 complaints