Recall 23V011000: 2019–2023 BMW R 1250 GS and 2 other models
- Report received
- Jan 18, 2023
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 18,534vehicles
- Model years
- 2019–2023
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2019 BMW R 1250 GS15 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 GS8 complaints
- 2021 BMW R 1250 GS1 complaints
- 2022 BMW R 1250 GS3 complaints
- 2023 BMW R 1250 GS2 complaints
- 2019 BMW R 1250 RT9 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RT6 complaints
- 2021 BMW R 1250 RT4 complaints
- 2022 BMW R 1250 RT1 complaints
- 2023 BMW R 1250 RT1 complaints
- 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure4 complaints
- 2020 BMW R1250 GS Adventure0 complaints
- 2021 BMW R1250 GS Adventure0 complaints
- 2022 BMW R1250 GS Adventure0 complaints
- 2023 BMW R1250 GS Adventure0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.