2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 BMW K1300 R.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2010 BMW K1300 R recalls
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
NHTSA campaign 15V141000 · reported March 11, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · 43,426 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Suspension: rear
NHTSA campaign 10V488000 · reported October 8, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 11,826 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
The fix
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.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 BMW K1300 R, the most recent reported on March 11, 2015 (Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW K1300 R?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2010 BMW K1300 R.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.