BMW recalls 2019 F850GS motorcycles due to potential loose engine connecting rods that could cause loss of power and increase crash risk. Affected models were not yet sold as of December 7, 2018.
“BMW 2019 F850GS Motorcycle Recall: Loose Engine Connecting Rods Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223576-bmw-2019-f850gs-motorcycle-recall-loose-engine-connecting-rods-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V830000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V830000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled one 2019 F850GS motorcycle due to loose engine connecting rods that can cause power loss and increase crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on November 26, 2018. Dealers will replace the engine free of charge before sale.
How to tell if you have it
BMW F850GS, 2019
What to do
The dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA has one owner complaint on file for the 2019 BMW F850GS as of May 18, 2019.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since October 12, 2009. Recent similar recalls include the BMW 750e xDrive Driveshaft Failure Risk recall (August 12, 2026) and the BMW X3 Steering Recall for models 2024-2026 (August 12, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the KTM 390 Adventure R Engine Power Loss Risk recall (December 1, 2025), the Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Steering Screw Detachment Risk recall (March 12, 2026), and the Honda 2025 CB1000SP Motorcycle Engine Fire Risk recall (December 18, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2019 BMW F850GS motorcycles. The recall began December 7, 2018, but the motorcycles were not yet sold at that time.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to arrange a free engine replacement before the motorcycle is sold.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 11 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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