repaired · 2026 Q3
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
2025 BMW R 1300 GS AdventureProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-480 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 BMW R 1300 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.
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
2025 vs. every other R 1300 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 1300 GS Adventure median. How we score
'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R 1300 GS Adventure owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH on the highway in congestive traffic with the adaptive cruise control activated. The contact then stated that the motorcycle abruptly slow down as an unknown warning message appeared on…
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