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2018 BMW G310 GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW G310 GS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-408 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 63%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 BMW G310 GS has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2018 BMW G310 GS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

66%repaired · 2021 Q2

Disc: caliper

Recall 19V-593 · Aug 14, 2019 · 5,938 vehicles · 3,940 repaired

Risk. A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2019 Q4

Structure: frame and members

Recall 18V-408 · Jun 15, 2018 · 2,376 vehicles · 1,500 repaired

Risk. Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other G310 GS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G310 GS median. How we score

'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G310 GS owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Operating vehicle at 35 mph battery light flashing and motorcycle died. The battery was replaced a week before.I tried to restart and the instrument panel wouldn't show anything. I bike didn't restart. I checked battery cables everything tight.
Complaint 11486312 · Sep 25, 2022

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