repaired · 2024 Q4
Shaft: input
Risk. A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 BMW R 1250 GS AdventureProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-166 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 18, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 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.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
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
2019 vs. every other R 1250 GS Adventure 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 R 1250 GS Adventure median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake fluid leak at front brake caliperLed to recall 20V-476
In owners' words
What R 1250 GS Adventure owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BOTH OF MY FRONT BRAKE CALIBERS ARE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. BRAKE FLUID LEAKED ALL OVER MY FRONT WHEEL. BMW REPLACED BOTH BRAKE CALIBERS AND MY FRONT ENGINE COVER WHICH WAS STAINED FROM THE LEAKING FLUID. THREE WEEKS LATER I NOTICED THE REPLACED FRONT BRAKE CALIBERS ARE AGAIN LEAKING. I HAVE AN…
FRONT CALIPERS, LH AND RH SIDES, LEAKING FROM PISTONS AND CALIPER CASTING PARTING SURFACE. DEALER HAS REPLACED WITH LIKE NEW. REPLACEMENT UNITS LEAKAGE CONTINUES. WIDE SPREAD ISSUE AMONG THE R1250GS COMMUNITY GOING ON FOR MONTHS. EVEN UNSOLD BIKES ON DEALER FLOORS ARE FOUND LEAKING PRIOR TO SALE.…
FRONT BRAKE OIL IS LEAKING TWICE. FIRST OLI LEAKING IS AT 600MILES, AND THEY CHANGED THE PARTS, AND YESTERDAY HAPPEND SAME AT 1384 MILES AND IT IS COMMON ISSUE WITH 2019 BMW GS, RT, MODELS. SO I WENT DEALER TO CHANGE ONLY PARTS.AND I FEEL DANGER WHEN I RIDE A MOTORCYCLE WITH FRONT BRAKE OIL LEAKING…
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