2019 BMW R 1250 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Input (power train)
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.
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Service brakes and caliper (service brakes)
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…
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Fluid (service brakes)
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.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,052 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear brake system malfunctions. Malfunctioning rear brake increases braking distance which can lead to a collision. The BMW dealer and customer service have confirmed problem. The motorcycle has be se”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 18, 2025 · Service brakes
“Engine fails to start after shutoff and after engine temperature is hot. Inability to start engine on the road after cutting ignition can increase risk of being hit on the road. The dealer has not bee”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 18, 2025 · Engine
Compare BMW R 1250 GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1250 GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW R 1250 GS | 3 | 15 |
| 2020 BMW R 1250 GS | 5 | 8 |
| 2021 BMW R 1250 GS | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW R 1250 GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 BMW R 1250 GS | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2019 BMW R 1250 GS
How do I know if my 2019 BMW R 1250 GS 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 20V166000).
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.
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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.