https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW R 1250 GS. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:39:00 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-2151731 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear brake pedal goes soft over time decreasing the effectiveness and usability of the rear brake. Multiple attempts at bleeding per BMW SIB 34 01 21 have not corrected the issue. This is a severe safety issue as the rear brake is all but useless. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-2105912 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driving on the Parkway, (65-70mph) my rear wheel without warning locked up and I skidded across 2 a joining lanes, including the fast lane. multiple cars almost rear ended me and other cars nearly rear ending them, which could of caused a major accident. I had just a full service done on the motorcycle by BMW dealership over a month ago, after I received the motorcycle back from the service, I not https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-2056995 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear brake system malfunctions. Malfunctioning rear brake increases braking distance which can lead to a collision. The BMW dealer and customer service have confirmed problem. The motorcycle has be serviced for this four times at the BMW repair shop. The problem appears about every 3000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-2056999 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine fails to start after shutoff and after engine temperature is hot. Inability to start engine on the road after cutting ignition can increase risk of being hit on the road. The dealer has not been able to reproduce. The vehicle has been inspected by BMW repair shop and had me replace the battery but the problem still persists. Subsequent service appointments have resulted in BMW technicia https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-2055710 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ever since purchased new in 2019 the rear brake goes away after riding. Dealer bleeds to fix and it goes away again after riding. By going away I mean rear brake pedal travel becomes very long with no positive stop when the brake finally works. Very soft feel thru the brake activation. Takes a stomp with my heel to lock the rear. Dealer has bled and even done a tsb procedure given by bmw to c https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1949500 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 BMW R 1250 GS designed with a Center Stand. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked and resting on the center stand, he stood on the left side of the motorcycle and started moving the motorcycle from its parked position and the center stand foot pedal struck his right kneecap while the center stand was folding into the stored position. The contact stated tha https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1904656 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT During the recent Safety Recall of this vehicle and subsequent repair, it was noted by the certified mechanic that oil was being wicked up along electrical lines in the stator. The mechanic issued an immediate "Do not ride, Do not operate" warning. 2019 BMW R1250GSA has 17,000 accident free miles. Many "false" engine management warnings. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1904657 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT During the recent Safety Recall of this vehicle and subsequent repair, it was noted by the certified mechanic that oil was being wicked up along electrical lines in the stator. The mechanic issued an immediate "Do not ride, Do not operate" warning. 2019 BMW R1250GSA has 17,000 accident free miles. Many "false" engine management warnings. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1904658 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT During the recent Safety Recall of this vehicle and subsequent repair, it was noted by the certified mechanic that oil was being wicked up along electrical lines in the stator. The mechanic issued an immediate "Do not ride, Do not operate" warning. 2019 BMW R1250GSA has 17,000 accident free miles. Many "false" engine management warnings. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1898539 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Rear brake on motorcycle does not stop the motorcycle. After three BMW dealer visits and rear brakes having been bled, the rear brake pedal becomes soft and does not stop the motorcycle. The same problem occurred each time within 2-3 months of the repair. The only way to stop the motorcycle is to use the front brake. The BMW service department cannot explain the reason this keeps happening. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1898534 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT After three BMW dealer visits and rear brakes having been bled, the rear brake pedal becomes soft and does not stop the motorcycle. The same problem occurred each time within 2-3 months of the repair. The only way to stop the motorcycle is to use the front brake. The BMW service department cannot explain the reason this keeps happening. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1898535 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Rear brake on motorcycle does not stop the motorcycle. After three BMW dealer visits and rear brakes having been bled, the rear brake pedal becomes soft and does not stop the motorcycle. The same problem occurred each time within 2-3 months of the repair. The only way to stop the motorcycle is to use the front brake. The BMW service department cannot explain the reason this keeps happening. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#recall-23V011000-bmw-bmw-r-1250-gs-2023 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#recall-23V011000-bmw-bmw-r-1250-gs-2022 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#recall-23V011000-bmw-bmw-r-1250-gs-2021 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#recall-23V011000-bmw-bmw-r-1250-gs-2020 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#recall-23V011000-bmw-bmw-r-1250-gs-2019 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1839892 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 4/2021 Prior to 4/2021, I had complained verbally with visits and calls to the dealership about an intermittent (CC ) Cruise Control issue. They could not find a problem w/the CC. I now consider this issue is related to the rear caliper ceasing. 5/30/2022 (RC) Rear caliper ceased without any indications. The (MC) motorcycle, presented w/a power loss otherwise unknowingly to me until later in https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1839893 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 4/2021 Prior to 4/2021, I had complained verbally with visits and calls to the dealership about an intermittent (CC ) Cruise Control issue. They could not find a problem w/the CC. I now consider this issue is related to the rear caliper ceasing. 5/30/2022 (RC) Rear caliper ceased without any indications. The (MC) motorcycle, presented w/a power loss otherwise unknowingly to me until later in https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1839894 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 4/2021 Prior to 4/2021, I had complained verbally with visits and calls to the dealership about an intermittent (CC ) Cruise Control issue. They could not find a problem w/the CC. I now consider this issue is related to the rear caliper ceasing. 5/30/2022 (RC) Rear caliper ceased without any indications. The (MC) motorcycle, presented w/a power loss otherwise unknowingly to me until later in https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1834897 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT BMW is not providing any owners with service and repair manuals in order to perform service or make any repairs. This is a safety issue, among other things,as these are adventure motorcycles meant to be ridden in very remote areas in difficult terrain where roadside repairs are often required. In addition, they are trying to force owner’s to purchase their services by not providing the required i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1812614 Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Rear brake becomes soft and non operational after a period of 9 months. Once the brake has become "soft" the rear brake fails to apply caliper pressure and will not slow or stop the rear wheel. Additionally, at this point the automatic or manual hill hold also become non operational. Note... wide spread problem on the majority of BMW GS 2009-2021 as seen on the fourms such as "Adventure Rider" and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1804399 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine abruptly shutoff and a message appeared on the TFT which read “Fault in the engine control. Onboard jo https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1804400 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine abruptly shutoff and a message appeared on the TFT which read “Fault in the engine control. Onboard jo https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1804401 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine abruptly shutoff and a message appeared on the TFT which read “Fault in the engine control. Onboard jo https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1801771 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Defective Headlights on Brand New 2022 BMW R1250GS. I recently purchased a new BMW 1250 GS. Unfortunately, every time I ride at night I get an "Active headlamp faulty" warning. I took the bike in a day after the purchase and the dealer was able to verify multiple instances of the error code. A month has passed since I reported the issue but so far both the dealer, BMW Motorcycles of Escondido, and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1801772 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Defective Headlights on Brand New 2022 BMW R1250GS. I recently purchased a new BMW 1250 GS. Unfortunately, every time I ride at night I get an "Active headlamp faulty" warning. I took the bike in a day after the purchase and the dealer was able to verify multiple instances of the error code. A month has passed since I reported the issue but so far both the dealer, BMW Motorcycles of Escondido, and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1785655 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT "BMW Motorrad no longer offers repair manuals for our motorcycles" BMW Motorrad has stopped offering Motorcycle service Data to consumers/end users. This lack of service data creates a significant safety hazard to those that perform their own repairs & maintenance! From: Customer Service BMW Motorcycles Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 9:15 AM To: ME Subject: Your Motorrad Correspondence Dear X, https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1763677 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Lost all of the pressure when depressing rear brakes. The bike is 1 year and 5 months old. Rear brakes do not slow motorcycle when depressing the entire travel of the pedal. Service manager at BMW stated they have seen this problem on other similar model motorcycles. No warning lamps. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1250-gs#complaint-1757934 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 BMW R 1250 GS. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V476000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue however, the manufacturer was not made aware of