2023 BMW R 1250 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1250 GS years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW R 1250 GS. That ranks 4th out of 5 R 1250 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 5,079 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 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.
Driving on the Parkway, (65-70mph) my rear wheel without warning locked up and I skidded across 2 a joining lanes, including the fast lane. multiple cars almost rear ended me and other cars nearly rear ending them, which could of caused a major accident. I had just a full service done on the…
The contact owns a 2023 BMW R 1250 GS designed with a Center Stand. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked and resting on the center stand, he stood on the left side of the motorcycle and started moving the motorcycle from its parked position and the center stand foot pedal struck…
Other BMW R 1250 GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 R 1250 GS | 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 2023 BMW R 1250 GS?
Owners most often report power train, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.