7 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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.
Certain BMW R 1250 motorcycles have a tire pressure label that may not stay attached to the motorcycle frame. If the label comes off, riders may not have the correct tire pressure information readily available when they need it.
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.
BMW is recalling certain R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. These motorcycles have a pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm. On affected bikes, this pivot pin may be damaged, and if it is, the connection between the final drive and the swing arm can become loose. This recall was issued because that pin needs to be replaced before it causes a problem with the connection.
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.
On these BMW motorcycles, the brake light is supposed to stay on steadily during hard, emergency braking. Instead, on these motorcycles the brake light can flash. Because of this, the motorcycles do not meet the federal safety standard that covers lamps and lighting equipment.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 2019–2023 BMW R 1250 GS. 6 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.
The 2020 BMW R 1250 GS has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2022 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 7 BMW R 1250 GS 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: