2024 BMW R 1300 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2024 BMW R 1300 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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Relay (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1)Adaptive Rider Height failure ! 3 times the suspension warning display and on causing the suspension to remain in lower position making the motorcycle unstable at speed. Dealer had vehicle for a whi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2026 · Suspension
“Component/System: Clutch assembly (friction plates/engagement mechanism) While riding my 2024 BMW R1300GS with approximately 3,000 miles on the odometer, the clutch suddenly failed while climbing a ro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2025 · Power train
Compare BMW R 1300 GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1300 GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW R 1300 GS | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW R 1300 GS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
How do I know if my 2024 BMW R 1300 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS; 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 24V557000).
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.