The worst 2010 BMW K1300 R problems
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Recalls 2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 15V141000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 10V488000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 BMW K1300 R 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Engine is difficult to start or does not start when at operating temperature, but after the vehicle...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender...
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel
- Mist forms in the headlight
- Bmw: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation...
- Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults...
- Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
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Is the 2010 BMW K1300 R reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2010 BMW K1300 R.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW K1300 R?
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How many recalls does the 2010 BMW K1300 R have?
2 recalls, covering wheels and suspension.
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