2010 BMW K1300 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 11, 2015 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other K1300 R years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2010 BMW K1300 R so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2010 BMW K1300 R recalls (2)

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Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMar 11, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V141000 · 43,426 vehicles

Problem: 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 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.

Risk: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Suspension:rearOct 8, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V488000 · 11,826 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other BMW K1300 R years

← 2009 K1300 R · 2011 K1300 R →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 K1300 R02
201002
2009 K1300 R01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW K1300 R?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW K1300 R?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 BMW K1300 R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1300 R model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.