NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2009–2011

BMW K 1300 R recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the BMW K 1300 R, covering model years 2009 to 2011, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

2 recall campaigns on file
3 model years with data (2009–2011)

latest recall 15V141000 (reported Mar 11, 2015)

BMW K 1300 R recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name K 1300 R, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2011. The 2010 and 2011 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

2 recall campaigns

BMW K 1300 R recall campaigns covering each model year
2009: 1 campaign	2010: 2 campaigns	2011: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 15V141000
Reported Mar 11, 2015
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Model years 2010–2011
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Consequence:
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 10V488000
Reported Oct 8, 2010
Suspension › Rear
Model years 2009–2011
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
Consequence:
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW K 1300 R questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the BMW K 1300 R have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW K 1300 R, covering model years 2009 to 2011. The most recent, 15V141000, was reported on March 11, 2015 and is filed under “Wheels”. The 2010 and 2011 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which BMW K 1300 R model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2011. The 2010 and 2011 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name K 1300 R, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW K 1300 R?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.