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2019 BMW F850GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2019 BMW F850GS, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW F850GS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V830000 Reported 1 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.

    Remedy: The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2019 BMW F850GS have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While in motion, approximately one out of five up-shift attempts from second to third gear result in repeated missed shifts, resulting in a sudden loss of acceleration attempting to reach speeds above”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 18, 2019 · Power train

Checking a specific 2019 BMW F850GS

How do I know if my 2019 BMW F850GS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 BMW F850GS; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V830000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.