Recall 23V011000: 2019–2023 BMW R 1250 GS, 2019–2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, 2019–2023 BMW R 1250 RT

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Jan 18, 2023
Vehicles affected: 18,534
Models: 3
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The 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.

The risk

A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

2019 BMW R 1250 GS
2020 BMW R 1250 GS
2021 BMW R 1250 GS
2022 BMW R 1250 GS
2023 BMW R 1250 GS
2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
2021 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
2019 BMW R 1250 RT
2020 BMW R 1250 RT
2021 BMW R 1250 RT
2022 BMW R 1250 RT
2023 BMW R 1250 RT

Details

NHTSA campaign: 23V011000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Owner letters: Feb 22, 2023
Components: Power train:manual transmission:internal:shaft:input (Transmission & Drivetrain)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology