2023 BMW R 1250 GS recalls and problems

The 2023 BMW R 1250 GS has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2023 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 5 R 1250 GS model years — 4th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
1injuries
5,079median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jan 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V011000 · 18,534 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train1
Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other BMW R 1250 GS years

2019: 15 complaints2019152020: 8 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222023: 2 complaints20232

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 BMW R 1250 GS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 BMW R 1250 GS, the latest from Jan 18, 2023 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW R 1250 GS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.