5 recalls across 5 model years
The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has 5 recalls covering 2019-2023 model years, with the most serious being a gearbox input shaft defect on 2019-2023 models where the shaft can crack or break under certain riding conditions and lock the rear wheel, creating a significant crash risk.
The 2019-2020 model years have two brake-related recalls. The front brake calipers can seep fluid while the motorcycle is parked, and over time the fluid level in the reservoir drops low enough to reduce braking effectiveness. Separately, the brake fluid reservoir cap on those same years does not clearly identify the correct fluid type or filling procedure, which can lead to improper servicing and degraded brake performance.
The 2020 model year has a brake light behavior issue where the light flashes rather than stays steady during hard braking, which can confuse following drivers about the urgency of the stop. On 2021 models, the tire pressure label on the frame can detach, leaving the rider without a ready reference for correct inflation.
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Top 3 of 3 categories across BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | 60% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
