Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 BMW K 1300 S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 BMW K 1300 S has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V060000 Fuel Pump Flange May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V471000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V141000 Rear Wheel Mounting Flange may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V617000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V488000 REAR WHEEL LINKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 BMW K 1300 S has average reliability based on 5 recalls and a limited number of owner complaints. Recalls focus on the fuel pump and rear suspension issues, which are significant but not uncommon for motorcycles of this type. However, the sparse complaint data makes it difficult to assess the overall severity of potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 20,000-40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Rear suspension | 30,000-50,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission oil service
- Valve clearance check
- Final drive oil change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Unusual suspension noise
- Intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 BMW K 1300 S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.