AI Damage2011 BMW K1300 S: common problems
Owners of the 2011 BMW K1300 S filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 40% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw k 1300 s. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v471000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called harrison eurosports (339 w.
Louis, [ZIP], where the fuel pump was replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,168.
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.
When approaching a red stop light and pulling in the clutch, the engine occasionally stalls. Has occurred many times over ownership since new.
Coming to red stop light motorcycle stalled when pulling the clutch lever in. 4 times in less than 200 miles. No dash lights illuminated indicating malfunction or bulb checks. Headlight went out. Tachometer is analog and does not read below 1,000 rpm making it difficult to tell that way that engine has stalled.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the K1300 S has 12 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW K1300 S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (40%), fuel system, fuel smell (20%), headlights and tail lights (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2026-11-05.