2022 BMW R 1250 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1250 GS years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW R 1250 GS. That ranks 3rd out of 5 R 1250 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 BMW R 1250 GS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 BMW R 1250 GS recalls (1)
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.
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.
BMW is not providing any owners with service and repair manuals in order to perform service or make any repairs. This is a safety issue, among other things,as these are adventure motorcycles meant to be ridden in very remote areas in difficult terrain where roadside repairs are often required. In…
I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine…
Defective Headlights on Brand New 2022 BMW R1250GS. I recently purchased a new BMW 1250 GS. Unfortunately, every time I ride at night I get an "Active headlamp faulty" warning. I took the bike in a day after the purchase and the dealer was able to verify multiple instances of the error code. A…
Other BMW R 1250 GS years
← 2021 R 1250 GS · 2023 R 1250 GS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 R 1250 GS | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 R 1250 GS | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 R 1250 GS | 8 | 5 |
| 2019 R 1250 GS | 15 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW R 1250 GS?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 BMW R 1250 GS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 BMW R 1250 GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1250 GS model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.