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#BS-2012-BMWK13-D3782012 Bmw K 1300 S
Based on reports from 5 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2012 Bmw K 1300 S: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 60% of all reports filed for the 2012 Bmw K 1300 S, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2012 Bmw K 1300 S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Bmw K 1300 S. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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