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BMW K1300 S years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the BMW K1300 S since 2009, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2009 model year has 59 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2009
Owner complaints
74
Recalls
9
Worst year
2009
Model years
2009-2015

BMW K1300 S years to avoid

More than twice the K1300 S's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best BMW K1300 S years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW K1300 S complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20092010201120122015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW K1300 S problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    42
  • Fuel system
    23
  • Electrical
    10
  • Transmission
    6
  • Lights
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Tires
    1

Most reported problems on the BMW K1300 S

Stalling 54

BMW K1300 S problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-2Fuel system00
2012-4Engine20
2011-5Fuel system50
2010-4Fuel system50
2009-59Engine1,28071Avoid

Recalls 9

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Questions about the BMW K1300 S

What years of the BMW K1300 S should you avoid?

2009. It has more than twice the BMW K1300 S's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 59, mostly about engine and fuel system.

What is the best year for a used BMW K1300 S?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW K1300 S?

Engine, with 42 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (23) and electrical (10).

How many recalls does the BMW K1300 S have?

9 recalls between 2009 and 2015. The 2009 model year has the most, with 7.

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