7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW R 1250 GS, across model years 2019–2023. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your R 1250 GS by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the BMW R 1250 GS model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (6); the 2019 drew the most owner complaints (16).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW R 1250 GS model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 16 |
| 2020 | 6 | 8 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW recalls 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles due to potential gearbox input shaft damage causing rear wheel blockage and crash risk. Free software update available.
BMW recalls 2020 R 1250 GS motorcycles with flashing brake lights that could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free reprogramming by May 11, 2020.
BMW recalls 2021 R 1250 RT motorcycles with detachable tire pressure labels that could lead to improper tire inflation and crash risks. Owners must have labels replaced by dealers.
BMW recalls 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles with potential front brake fluid leaks that could affect braking performance and increase crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free caliper replacement.
BMW recalls 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles with brake fluid reservoir caps that may not specify correct fluid type, risking improper maintenance and crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free cap replacement.
When the BMW R 1250 GS recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW R 1250 GS; the most reported area is service brakes. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See BMW R 1250 GS complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW R 1250 GS, covering model years 2019–2023. The most recent was issued Jan 18, 2023 (Power Train).
The 2020 BMW R 1250 GS has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Power Train (2), Exterior Lighting (1), Equipment (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.