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Buying a used 2019 BMW R 1250 GS? Check these 4 recalls first
This model year carries the same two high-severity recalls as its siblings — front brake calipers that can leak fluid and a gearbox shaft that can break — plus two low-severity labeling recalls about brake fluid instructions. What stands out is the complaint record: 15 owner reports to NHTSA, 13 of them under service brakes. These are unverified reports, but the concentration echoes the caliper recall. No crashes, fires or injuries were reported.
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.
- Get repair-order proof the front brake caliper recall was completed
- Inspect calipers, lines and lever feel for any sign of fluid leakage or spongy braking
- Confirm the gearbox shaft recall was performed and listen for gearbox noise on a test ride
- 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
| 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
15 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 | 13 | Yes |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | Yes |