BMW R 1250 GS recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the BMW R 1250 GS, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jan 18, 2023Crash risk2019–2023 BMW R 1250 GS, 2019–2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, 2019–2023 BMW R 1250 RT — Power Train
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.
23V011000 · 19K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Aug 20, 2020Crash risk2021 BMW R 1250 GS, 2021 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, 2021 BMW R 1250 R and 2 other models — Equipment
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 R 1250 RT, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. The tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frame. As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
20V495000 · 447 units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Aug 13, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS, 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 RT and 2 other models — Service Brakes
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
20V476000 · 9K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Mar 19, 2020Crash risk2020 BMW R 1250 GS, 2020 BMW R 1250 RT — Power Train
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen.
20V165000 · 4 units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Mar 19, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS, 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, 2020 BMW R 1250 R and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
20V166000 · 365 units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Mar 12, 2020Crash risk2020 BMW F 750 GS, 2020 BMW F 850 GS, 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure and 11 other models — Exterior Lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
20V146000 · 4K units · BMW of North America, LLC