2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1250 GS Adventure years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure. That is the most of any R1250 GS Adventure model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,792 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 100% | 1,792 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission:internal:shaft:input
Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk: Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake fluid leak at front brake caliper (PE20002) — opened Apr 1, 2020, closed Sep 21, 2020, led to recall 20V476000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Both of my front brake calibers are leaking brake fluid. Brake fluid leaked all over my front wheel. Bmw replaced both brake calibers and my front engine cover which was stained from the leaking fluid. Three weeks later i noticed the replaced front brake calibers are again leaking. I have an…
Front calipers, lh and rh sides, leaking from pistons and caliper casting parting surface. Dealer has replaced with like new. Replacement units leakage continues. Wide spread issue among the r1250gs community going on for months. Even unsold bikes on dealer floors are found leaking prior to sale…
Front brake oil is leaking twice. First oli leaking is at 600miles, and they changed the parts, and yesterday happend same at 1384 miles and it is common issue with 2019 bmw gs, rt, models . So i went dealer to change only parts.and i feel danger when i ride a motorcycle with front brake oil…
Brake caliper failure on front end of this model. First evidence was leaking fluid from caliper onto wheel rim while parked. Was told by bmw roadside service to not ride it since the brake is leaking. They picked it up on 12/3/19 and it's still at cincinnati bmw as of today with no resolution from…
Other BMW R1250 GS Adventure years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 R1250 GS Adventure | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 R1250 GS Adventure | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 R1250 GS Adventure | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 R1250 GS Adventure | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1250 GS Adventure model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.