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Buying a used 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure? Check these 4 recalls first
Two high-severity recalls define this year: front brake calipers that can leak brake fluid, and a gearbox shaft that can break. Two further recalls are paperwork-level, covering a brake fluid cap and accessory reservoir covers missing correct fluid instructions. None carry stop-riding or park-outside warnings. Only one owner complaint reached NHTSA, an unverified report filed under service brakes, so there is little field data here beyond the recall list itself.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for proof the front brake caliper recall was completed; inspect calipers for fluid weeping
- Confirm the R 1250 gearbox shaft recall was performed on this VIN
- Check the brake fluid cap and any accessory reservoir covers carry the corrected instructions
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW motorcycles: front brake calipers can leak brake fluid | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW R 1250 motorcycles: gearbox shaft can break | Power Train | high |
| BMW Motorcycles: Brake Fluid Cap Missing Correct Instructions | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | low |
| BMW Accessory Brake Reservoir Covers Lack Fluid Instructions | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |