2022 BMW R 1250 GS

1 recalls — 6 complaints

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

BMW R 1250 GS — All Years Overview

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

17 Total Recalls
40 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW R 1250 GS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2023 1 2 View
2022 (current) 1 6
2021 3 1 View
2020 7 9 View
2019 5 22 View

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