BMW G310R (2018) Recall: Risk of Motorcycle Falling Over
BMW is recalling 2017-2018 G310R and G310GS motorcycles due to potential frame damage from side stand use, which could cause the bike to fall over while stationary.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2017-2018 G310R and G310GS motorcycles because repeated use of the side stand can damage the frame, increasing the risk of the bike falling over while stationary. This could lead to injury if the motorcycle tips over. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224617-bmw-g310r-2018-recall-risk-of-motorcycle-falling-over.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224617-bmw-g310r-2018-recall-risk-of-motorcycle-falling-over · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V408000
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“BMW G310R (2018) Recall: Risk of Motorcycle Falling Over.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224617-bmw-g310r-2018-recall-risk-of-motorcycle-falling-over. Based on NHTSA recall #18V408000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V408000).
Why it’s dangerous
Repeated use and loading of the side stand over time can damage the side stand and the motorcycle's frame. This damage may cause the bike to unexpectedly fall over while stationary, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 G310GS motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently use the side stand while the bike is stationary are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 BMW G310R or 2018 G310GS motorcycles. The recall covers models sold between 2017 and 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a frame inspection and repair.
Get Frame Inspection
Dealers will inspect the frame and install a reinforcement plate and new side stand if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V408000 (June 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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