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BMW G310RModel year report

2018 BMW G310R Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
90miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 BMW G310R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 BMW G310R. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Faulty transmission torsion spring. My shift shaft torsion spring found within the transmission broke, which made the gear shifting difficult and even impossible. BMW Engineers without looking at the transmission denied the warranty issue. My motorcycle has been in the dealership service department for almost a month. The BMW mechanic believes this to be the issue but is not allowed to open the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11431416, filed 2021-09

Other or unknown: “The shift shaft torsion spring found within the transmission broke, which made gear shifting difficult or even impossible for me. This presents an important safety hazard as it place the me in a dangerous situation I found myself unable to change gears altogether—definitely In While trying to figure out what went wrong I almost lose control of the motorcycle. I took it in to the BMW Motorrad dealership and was told it was denied for repair. Without even opening the transmission. It been in the shop for almost a month and no reason for the denied claim for warranty repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11431417, filed 2021-09

Brakes: “2018 Bmw G310R. Consumer writes in regards to brake caliper safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was taking to a dealer who failed to complete the recall in a timely manner.”

NHTSA complaint #11349395, filed 2020-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80 and 100 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 90 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2018220192202020212
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 BMW G310R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the BMW G310R

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20187902———Not enough data

All BMW G310R model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 BMW G310R have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 BMW G310R as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 BMW G310R is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2018 BMW G310R been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 BMW G310R reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90 miles and the middle half falls between 80 and 100 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.