
2010 Bmw K1300 S
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
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- • 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
“STALLING UPON DECELERATION AND ENGAGING CLUTCH TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON CITY STREET.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
1 complaints- • 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
“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- • 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
“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- • 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
“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
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
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →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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