2019-2023 BMW R 1250 GS/R 1250 GS ADVENTURE/R 1250 RT - Power Train recall

Model years: 2019-2023
Makes: BMW
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
Potential units affected: 18,534 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2023-01-18

Affected vehicles

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

What’s 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.

What could happen?

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

What’s 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.