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BMW R 1250 GS Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 29 owner complaints across 5 model years of the BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2023). The most-complained-about year is 2019.

6
safety recalls, all years
29
owner complaints, all years
2020
year with most recalls
2019
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW R 1250 GS model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2023 BMW R 1250 GS12
2022 BMW R 1250 GS13
2021 BMW R 1250 GS21
2020 BMW R 1250 GS58
2019 BMW R 1250 GS315

What BMW R 1250 GS owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The 2019 model year has the most, with 15.

All BMW R 1250 GS recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R 1250 GS, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Input (power train)

    NHTSA 23V011000 Reported 18,534 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 20V495000 Reported 447 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 R 1250 RT, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. The tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frame. As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2021

  3. Service brakes and caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V476000 Reported 9,392 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January…

    Model years: 2019, 2020

  4. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V166000 Reported 365 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2019, 2020

  5. Driveline (power train)

    NHTSA 20V165000 Reported 4 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pivot pin, free of charge. The motorcycles are not with owners at this time. The recall began April 28, 2020. Please contact BMW customer service number 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2020

  6. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 20V146000 Reported 4,026 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2020

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.