BMW R 1250 GS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the BMW R 1250 GS, across 5 model years (2019–2023). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (15). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
BMW R 1250 GS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R 1250 GS year: 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 R 1250 GS: 15 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2020 R 1250 GS: 8 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2022 R 1250 GS: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW R 1250 GS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW R 1250 GS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 R 1250 GS | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2022 R 1250 GS | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 R 1250 GS | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 R 1250 GS | 8 | 5 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 R 1250 GS | 15 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW R 1250 GS years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2019 (15) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R 1250 GS year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW R 1250 GS?
Service Brakes, with 19 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1250 GS have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.