AI Damage2010 BMW K1300 S: common problems
Owners of the 2010 BMW K1300 S filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data 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.
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 with many different…
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 assembly.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the K1300 S has 12 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW K1300 S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%), stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 BMW K1300 S?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 BMW K1300 S from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.