2019 BMW F850GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 18, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other F850GS years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW F850GS. That ranks 2nd out of 4 F850GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 BMW F850GS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1 · ~2 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%2——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2019 BMW F850GS recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engineNov 26, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V830000 · 1 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.

Risk: Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While in motion, approximately one out of five up-shift attempts from second to third gear result in repeated missed shifts, resulting in a sudden loss of acceleration attempting to reach speeds above 35 mph. Bmw motorcycles of omaha (omaha, nebraska) and bmw mottorad usa attribute the transmission…

Power Train · received May 18, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11208478

Other BMW F850GS years

2020 F850GS →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 F850GS20
2021 F850GS10
2020 F850GS01
201911

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW F850GS?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW F850GS?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 BMW F850GS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F850GS model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.