BMW R 1250 GS recalls and problems
6 recalls and 29 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
29
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW R 1250 GS by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 R 1250 GS | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 R 1250 GS | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 R 1250 GS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 R 1250 GS | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 R 1250 GS | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW R 1250 GS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 19 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
All BMW R 1250 GS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-011 | Jan 18, 2023 | 2019–2023 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. |
| 20V-495 | Aug 20, 2020 | 2021 | Equipment | 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. |
| 20V-476 | Aug 13, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 20V-165 | Mar 19, 2020 | 2020 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. |
| 20V-166 | Mar 19, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 20V-146 | Mar 12, 2020 | 2020 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW R 1250 GS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS has the most reports (15). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1250 GS have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW R 1250 GS model years 2019–2023.
What are the most common BMW R 1250 GS problems?
Owners report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems most often.