Reliability & cost of ownership
Bmw K 1300 S Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Bmw K 1300 S? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Bmw K 1300 S problems by model year
9 recall entries and 9 owner complaints on file across 3 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 K 1300 S | 2 | 4 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2011 K 1300 S | 4 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2009 K 1300 S | 3 | 3 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Bmw K 1300 S, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- fuel system3 complaints
- gasoline3 complaints
- engine3 complaints
- engine and engine cooling2 complaints
- fuel/propulsion system1 complaint
- exterior lighting1 complaint
- electrical system1 complaint
- unknown or other1 complaint