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 GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS, 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, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Service brakes
3Engine
2Electrical system
1Power train
1Forward collision avoidance
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 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 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 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 median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R 1250 GS owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rear brake system malfunctions. Malfunctioning rear brake increases braking distance which can lead to a collision. The BMW dealer and customer service have confirmed problem. The motorcycle has be serviced for this four times at the BMW repair shop. The problem appears about every 3000 miles.
Ever since purchased new in 2019 the rear brake goes away after riding. Dealer bleeds to fix and it goes away again after riding. By going away I mean rear brake pedal travel becomes very long with no positive stop when the brake finally works. Very soft feel thru the brake activation. Takes a…
Rear brake on motorcycle does not stop the motorcycle. After three BMW dealer visits and rear brakes having been bled, the rear brake pedal becomes soft and does not stop the motorcycle. The same problem occurred each time within 2-3 months of the repair. The only way to stop the motorcycle is to…
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