The 2010 BMW K1300 S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 13,845 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2009. POOR FUEL QUALITY MAY LEAD TO SMALL DEPOSITS WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODIES. DURING ENGINE OPERATION IN A LOW RPM RANGE, TYPICALLY NEAR IDLE SPEED (WHEN COMING TO A STOP) AIR…
ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES BY UPDATING THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-831-1117.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“2010 bmw k1300s motorcycle in 2014 a recall was issued for fuel pump flange may develop cracks and leak fuel in presence of an ignition source.that may result in a fire. Bike was returned to the dealer and a retro fit kit installed .now in 2019 kit has failed and now leaking only when engine is…”
“2010 bmw k1300s motorcycle in 2014 a recall was issued for fuel pump flange may develop cracks and leak fuel in presence of an ignition source.that may result in a fire. Bike was returned to the dealer and a retro fit kit installed .now in 2019 kit has failed and now leaking only when engine is…”
“Stalling upon deceleration and engaging clutch to stop for traffic signal on city street.”
“Driving to dealer on this motorcycle for service when I needed to use the horn it malfunctioned did not work put me into a very danger situation. I have notice online there are many complaints about this problem and I feel this should be a recall as I have been riding motorcycles for over 35 years…”
“A significant vibration was noted at moderate vehicle speeds, with a frequency seeming to match the wheel rotation rate. Inspection of the vehicle revealed significant play (approximately 5 mm measured at the wheel rim) in the rear wheel, indicative of some type of bearing failure in the final…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW K1300 S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.