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Risk. A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 BMW R 1250 GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW R 1250 GS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-011 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 18, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 BMW R 1250 GS has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 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.
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
2022 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I had no mechanical issues with the motorcycle upon purchase and took it in to the dealership for the 600 mile service. I rode the motorcycle a few times and had no mechanical issues. On 3/13/22 I was in 3rd gear decelerating to stop at a stop sign and the motorcycle quit running. The engine…
Defective Headlights on Brand New 2022 BMW R1250GS. I recently purchased a new BMW 1250 GS. Unfortunately, every time I ride at night I get an "Active headlamp faulty" warning. I took the bike in a day after the purchase and the dealer was able to verify multiple instances of the error code. A…
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