BMW K1300 S Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 64 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW K1300 S (2009–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 59. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (37 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All K1300 S model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 9,500 | 5 | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 59 | 1,280 | 7 | 17 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling37 50%
- Fuel system19 26%
- Electrical system8 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 6.8%
- Exterior lighting2 2.7%
- Wheels1 1.4%
- Tires1 1.4%
- Engine1 1.4%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “On august 29, 2013 my continental contisport attack front tire popped while I was riding my 2009 Bmw k1300s motorcycle north of dahlonega, ga. I was lucky and did not crash. I was riding at about 40 MPH when the tire popped. The center of the tread separated causing the rapid deflation. I had the bike towed on a flat bed to european motorsports inc. And bought a new pirelli rosso 2 tire for $168.33. The flat bed tow cost me $110. The tire was a conti sport attack size 120/70zr17 motorcycle tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875377, filed 2016-06, 8,600 miles2011: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10907155, filed 2016-09, 9,500 milesOther BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology