2011 BMW K1300 S Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2011 BMW K1300 S has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

5Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 BMW K1300 S recalls

Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 21V060Feb 8, 202120,963 vehicles affected

The fuel pump, and the auxiliary fuel pump on certain models, can crack and leak fuel while the motorcycle is being ridden.

Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk

Recall 20V471Aug 10, 202016,926 vehicles affected

The fuel pump flange on certain BMW motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy may crack.

Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control

Recall 15V141Mar 11, 201543,426 vehicles affected

The rear wheel mounting flange, which is aluminum on the affected motorcycles, may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are overtightened.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Recall 13V617Dec 12, 201350,184 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 10V488Oct 8, 201011,826 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 BMW K1300 S problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2021-05-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
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, (801) 618-2700) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2020-06-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO GATEWAY BMW MOTORCYCLES LOCATED AT 2690 MASTERSON AVE SUITE 300, ST. LOUIS, MO 63114, WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,168.
2016-09-16, Fuel/Propulsion System
WHEN APPROACHING A RED STOP LIGHT AND PULLING IN THE CLUTCH, THE ENGINE OCCASIONALLY STALLS. HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES OVER OWNERSHIP SINCE NEW.
2016-09-16, Electrical System
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.
2011-09-06, Electrical System
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 HAS STALLED. *TR

2011 BMW K1300 S questions

Does the 2011 BMW K1300 S have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2011 BMW K1300 S: Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk; Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk; Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW K1300 S?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 BMW K1300 S has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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