2011 BMW K1300 S
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2011 BMW K1300 S. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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 and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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…
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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…
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Power train
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16…
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, BMW re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13V-617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13V-617, BMW voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from ODI'soriginal scope, MY2005-2008 R-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all MY 2005-2011 R-series, MY 2005-2011 K12&13 models, MY 2010-2011 RR models, and the MY 2012 K1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10245433BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
- 10215024The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
- 10204667One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- 10149289Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- 10147588Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
- 10147121Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is not reached and in some cases the engine refuses to start.
- 10138424Despite retrofitting and enabling the HP Race Calibration Kit 3, it is not possible to read out and adjust the data with the laptop Race calibration software. If the HP Race Calibration Kit 3 is retrofitted individually to in K46/13, where the data cannot be read and adjusted in the laptop computer, it is necessary to retrofit and enable the HP Race Power Kit.
- 10056106BMW mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
- 10041408BMW: changes have been made to the vehicles display elements of the tire pressure monitor system.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
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