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2011 BMW K1300 S

1 recalls, 5 complaints - 16 TSBs

10V488000 Oct 8, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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.
11,826 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2016
Incident date: Sep 16, 2016
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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 16, 2016
Incident date: Sep 16, 2016
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 Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 29, 2011
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 E... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 29, 2011
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 E... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 29, 2011
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 E... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BMW K1300 S

16 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
B611305 Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 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 ho
MC160214 Nov 13, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel Strip??A?A? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
SIM010717 Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
MC62813747 Aug 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil 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.
MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC56005564 Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC56005564 Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC56005564 Oct 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
SIB-16-002-14 Jun 1, 2014
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
BMW 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
SIB-16-002-14 Jun 1, 2014
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
BMW 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
SIB-11-03-08 Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-36-02-11 Aug 1, 2011
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE?S DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *RM
SIB-63-02-01 Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM

BMW K1300 S - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW K1300 S across all model years (2009, 2013).

8 Total Recalls
77 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW K1300 S - Year by Year

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