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NHTSA Recall 23V011000: Input (power train)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,534 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW R 1250 GS.

18,534
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2023
owners notified (February 22)
NHTSA campaign23V011000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION › INTERNAL › SHAFT › INPUT
Report receivedJanuary 18, 2023
Owner notificationFebruary 22, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V011000

Make and modelModel years
BMW R 1250 GS2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BMW R 1250 RT2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.