NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 BMW K 1300 S Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 BMW K 1300 S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 BMW K 1300 S. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "K1300 S".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 BMW K 1300 S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Fuel Pump Flange May Leak
NHTSA #21V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 20,963 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified March 17, 2021
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reduction of Front Brake System Performance
NHTSA #12V487000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported October 5, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,483 vehicles
Owners notified December 19, 2012 · Vehicles built January 5, 2012 – October 30, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.
Safety consequence
Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Notes
This recall is an expansion of safety recall 09V-202.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW K 1300 S model years
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