Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V011000

Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: input

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-01-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V011000

Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: input

Component
Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: input
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
18,534
Reported to NHTSA
2023-01-18
Owners notified
2023-02-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

15 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW R 1250 GS2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
BMW R 1250 RT2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.