NHTSA Campaign 23V011000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Jan 18, 2023 · 18,534 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 1250 GS | 2019 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS | 2020 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS | 2021 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS | 2022 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS | 2023 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2019 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2021 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2022 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2023 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 RT | 2019 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 RT | 2020 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 RT | 2021 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 RT | 2022 | 18,534 |
| BMW | R 1250 RT | 2023 | 18,534 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V011000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.