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2012 BMW K1300 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW K1300 S, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-060 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 43%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 BMW K1300 S has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine30
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2012 BMW K1300 S recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

43%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-060 · Feb 8, 2021 · 20,963 vehicles · 8,965 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 12V-487 · Oct 5, 2012 · 2,483 vehicles

Risk. Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other K1300 S year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K1300 S median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What K1300 S owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LESS THAN ONE WEEK AFTER TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE (AUGUST 2012) I EXPERIENCED THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE ENGINE STALLING WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP. SINCE THEN THE MACHINE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES SPECIFICALLY TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. WHILE SERVICING…
Complaint 10700994 · Mar 22, 2015 · 500 miles
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES. DOES NOT MATTER ABOUT THE WEATHER OR THE TEMPERATURE, ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. ALMOST STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHEN BIKE DID NOT MOVE FROM CHANGING TRAFFIC SIGNAL. *TR
Complaint 10487770 · Dec 9, 2012 · 8,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND SELF DESTRUCTED INTERNALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED…
Complaint 10484930 · Nov 16, 2012 · 300 miles

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