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NHTSA Recall 18V830000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2019 BMW F850GS.

1
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (December 7)
NHTSA campaign18V830000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedNovember 26, 2018
Owner notificationDecember 7, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V830000

Make and modelModel years
BMW F850GS2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.