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2024 BMW R 1300 GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-557 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 86%Owner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 BMW R 1300 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
Power train11
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2024 BMW R 1300 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

2024 vs. every other R 1300 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 1300 GS median. How we score

'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What R 1300 GS owners report

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

1)Adaptive Rider Height failure ! 3 times the suspension warning display and on causing the suspension to remain in lower position making the motorcycle unstable at speed. Dealer had vehicle for a while to remedy the issue. Warranty fix 2)Engine control red warning display do not drive vehicle came…
Complaint 11751351 · Jul 19, 2026

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