Total Complaints
10 filings
BMW G310r · model year
2018 BMW G310r
10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 2
The 2018BMWG310r carries 10 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2018 G310r is engine with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (2) and structure:body (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2018 G310r. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
10
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
F
PlainCars Safety Score
0/100
2018 BMW G310r
PlainCars' own composite of NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings and rollover-risk assessment, each dimension normalized against the federal scale or the full national model-year corpus. Not an official NHTSA figure, and not a substitute for a specific vehicle's VIN-level recall check.
NHTSA Overall Rating N/A
Not rated
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program overall crash-test rating.
Front Crash N/A
Not rated
Frontal barrier crash-test rating.
Side Crash N/A
Not rated
Side barrier and pole crash-test rating.
Rollover Resistance N/A
Not rated
Static stability factor + dynamic rollover test rating.
Rollover Risk N/A
Not reported
NHTSA single-vehicle rollover probability, dynamic test.
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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 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
20210901ENGINE
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. This presents an important safety hazard as it may place the me and other riders in a dangerous situation: the shifter could feel loose and the rider could even find himself unable to change gears altogether—definitely not something you want to happen while cruising on the highway. In more extreme cases, the issue could cause the rider to lose control.
20210901UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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. This presents an important safety hazard as it may place the me and other riders in a dangerous situation: the shifter could feel loose and the rider could even find himself unable to change gears altogether—definitely not something you want to happen while cruising on the highway. In more extreme cases, the issue could cause the rider to lose control.
20210901ENGINE
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.
20210901UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
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 10 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 ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and STRUCTURE:BODY.
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.
Data vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2018 BMW G310r; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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