Total Complaints
6 filings
BMW G310R · model year
2018 BMW G310R
6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2018BMWG310R carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2018 G310R is structure:body with 1 filings, followed by exterior lighting (1) and power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2018 G310R. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recalls (2)
18V40800015/06/2018
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.
19V59300014/08/2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.
Recent Complaints
20200814SERVICE BRAKES
2018 BMW G310R. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE CALIPER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO A DEALER WHO FAILED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER. *JS
20190319ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
Mileage: 80
20190319VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
Mileage: 80
20190221CrashPOWER TRAIN
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED ON LEVEL AND DRY ASPHALT, WAS STARTED AND LEFT RUNNING IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. WHILE PARKED AND UNATTENDED, THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE SOUND, POSSIBLY INDICATING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO A FORWARD-MOVING GEAR, OR THE KICK STAND FAILED, AND THE VEHICLE THEN FELL OVER, COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND ON LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Mileage: 8
20180927EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW G310R. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MISSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SAN JOSE BMW MOTORCYCLES (LOCATED AT 1990 W SAN CARLOS ST, SAN JOSE, CA); HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB
Mileage: 800
20180914STRUCTURE:BODY
I AM A NEW BMW MOTORRAD CUSTOMER AS OF 6-9-18. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE TO BE USED AS A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO TRAVEL ON A RAMP ON THE BACK OF OUR MOTORHOME. I SELECTED THE BMW G310R AND PURCHASED IT. AFTER A WEEK WITH THE MOTORCYCLE AND ABOUT 50 MILES ON IT THERE BECAME AN ISSUE WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT DROP BELOW 3,500-4,000 RPM'S. IN OR OUT OF GEAR IT WOULD NOT DROP BELOW THAT LEVEL. I RELUCTANTLY RODE IT FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 50 MILES TO SEE IF IT WOULD SETTLE IN AND IT DID NOT. I READ FORUMS ONLINE AND THERE WERE MANY ACCOUNTS OF THAT MODEL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE THREAD LOCK ON THE IDLE ADJUSTMENT BACKING OUT. I HAD THE MOTORCYCLE DELIVERED TO AN AUTHORIZED BMW DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER BEING STRUNG ALONG FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS AND AFTER MULTIPLE CALLS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS, I WAS TOLD THEY BELIEVED THE THROTTLE BODY WAS BAD AND AFTER CHECKING WITH BMW CORPORATE THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS MANUFACTURED YET. AFTER A MONTH OF WAITING FOR THE PART TO BE
Mileage: 100
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2018 BMW G310R have?▼
The 2018 BMW G310R has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 BMW G310R?▼
Yes, the 2018 BMW G310R has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW G310R?▼
The most-complained component for the 2018 BMW G310R is STRUCTURE:BODY with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EXTERIOR LIGHTING and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2018 BMW G310R safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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