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2010 Bmw K1300 S

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Bmw K1300 S has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: stalling upon deceleration and engaging clutch to stop for traffic signal on city street..

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints
40%
  • STALLING UPON DECELERATION AND ENGAGING CLUTCH TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON CITY STREET.
  • 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 R
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

STALLING UPON DECELERATION AND ENGAGING CLUTCH TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON CITY STREET.

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
20%
  • 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 DRIVE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

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 DRIVE

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
20%
  • 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 W
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

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 W

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
20%
  • 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 R
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

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 R

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • FUEL SYSTEM: STALLING UPON DECELERATION AND ENGAGING CLUTCH TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON CITY STREET.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: 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 DRIVE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: 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 W

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ENGINE: 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 R

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw K1300 S — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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