2011 BMW K 1300 S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K 1300 S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW K 1300 S. That ranks 2nd out of 7 K 1300 S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 5,300 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW K 1300 S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 40% | 16,168 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 1,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW K 1300 S recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Suspension:rear
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leak - Motorycle (EA13006) — opened Jul 12, 2013, closed Jan 31, 2014, led to recall 13V617000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW K 1300 S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V471000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HARRISON EUROSPORTS (339 W. 9000 S, SANDY, UT 84070, [redacted]) AND IT WAS…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw k1300s. The contact stated that the motorcycle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, an abnormal smell was coming from the front of motorcycle. The…
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 and it will start. Has occurred many times over ownership since new.
When approaching a red stop light and pulling in the clutch, the engine occasionally stalls. Has occurred many times over ownership since new.
Coming to red stop light motorcycle stalled when pulling the clutch lever in. 4 times in less than 200 miles. No dash lights illuminated indicating malfunction or bulb checks. Headlight went out. Tachometer is analog and does not read below 1,000 rpm making it difficult to tell that way that engine…
Other BMW K 1300 S years
← 2010 K 1300 S · 2012 K 1300 S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 K 1300 S | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 K 1300 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 K 1300 S | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 K 1300 S | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 K 1300 S | 4 | 5 |
| 2009 K 1300 S | 59 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW K 1300 S?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW K 1300 S?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 BMW K 1300 S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K 1300 S model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.