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4 recalls covering model years 2019. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
In certain engine and riding conditions, a shaft inside the motorcycle's gearbox can become damaged or break. If this happens, the rear wheel could become blocked, meaning it stops turning freely while the motorcycle is moving.
On these BMW motorcycles, the front brake calipers can leak brake fluid while the bike is parked. Over time, this leak can lower the amount of fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. If the fluid level gets too low, it can affect how well the front brakes work.
This recall covers certain aftermarket brake fluid reservoir covers sold for BMW R 1250 and BMW RnineT motorcycles. The covers may not clearly show the type of brake fluid required or explain how to fill the reservoir correctly. Without that information, an owner or mechanic could use the wrong fluid or fill the reservoir incorrectly during maintenance.
Certain BMW R 1250 GS, GS Adventure, R, and RT motorcycles have a brake fluid reservoir cap that may not clearly show the type of brake fluid needed or how to fill the reservoir correctly. Without that information, an owner or mechanic could use the wrong fluid or fill it incorrectly during maintenance.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure. 4 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW Motorcycle Gearbox Shaft May Break" (NHTSA campaign 23V011000), reported Jan 18, 2023.
No. None of the 4 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: