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2022 BMW R 1250 GS

1 recalls — 6 complaints — 15 TSBs

23V011000 Jan 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
18,534 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 20, 2022
Incident date: Aug 6, 2022
BMW is not providing any owners with service and repair manuals in order to perform service or make any repairs. This is a safety issue, among other things,as these are adventure motorcycles meant to be ridden in very remote areas in difficult terrain where roadside repairs are often required. In a... Read more
ENGINE Mar 28, 2022
Incident date: Mar 18, 2022
I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine abr... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 28, 2022
Incident date: Mar 18, 2022
I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine abr... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 28, 2022
Incident date: Mar 18, 2022
I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine abr... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 16, 2022
Incident date: Feb 17, 2022
Defective Headlights on Brand New 2022 BMW R1250GS. I recently purchased a new BMW 1250 GS. Unfortunately, every time I ride at night I get an "Active headlamp faulty" warning. I took the bike in a day after the purchase and the dealer was able to verify multiple instances of the error code. A month... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 16, 2022
Incident date: Feb 17, 2022
Defective Headlights on Brand New 2022 BMW R1250GS. I recently purchased a new BMW 1250 GS. Unfortunately, every time I ride at night I get an "Active headlamp faulty" warning. I took the bike in a day after the purchase and the dealer was able to verify multiple instances of the error code. A month... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 BMW R 1250 GS

15 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
B611305 Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
MC160323 Aug 14, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
SIB330222 Apr 24, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB330222 Apr 24, 2023
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB630122 Apr 24, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
LED headlights were temporarily unavailable from the Factory and some R 1250 GS and R 1250 GSAdventure units were built with the halogen headlight in order to ensure safe use.
SIB460123 Mar 8, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Frame and mounting parts
SIB460123 Mar 8, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Frame and mounting parts
MC000222 Nov 8, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
MC610322 Sep 20, 2022
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Wiring harnesses installed during assembly with individual pins, in both the large and small connections to the engine control unit (DME), were not manufactured correctly. This may cause faults in the engine control unit and subsequent en
SIB330222 Jul 28, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB610322 Jun 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS
SIB610322 Jun 14, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS
SIB610321 May 13, 2022
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.
B611721 Apr 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are closed and locked. The locking operation of the doors is not affected.
MC610321 Mar 18, 2022
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.

BMW R 1250 GS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW R 1250 GS across all model years (2019–2023).

14 Total Recalls
40 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW R 1250 GS — Year by Year

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2022 (current) 1 6
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