Bmw R 1250 GS brakes problems
19 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
3,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
19 of 29 complaints match this topic (65.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11319858 · 2020-03-31 (March 31, 2020)
JUST GOT A NEW 2019 R1250 GS DEMO WITH 140 MILES ON IT, DROVE AN ADDITIONAL 200 MILES AND AFTER THE BIKE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS, I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING OFF THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER / FORK AND WETNESS FROM THE SEAM ON THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ALERTED THEM TO THE PROBLEM , SERVICE MAN SAYS THEY HAVE OTHER BMW R1250GS WITH THE SAME LEAKING CALIPERS. THESE NEW HAYES 2 PIECE CALIPERS ARE NOT AS GOOD COMPARED TO THE ORIGINAL BREMBO MONOBLOCK CALIPERS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. I AM PARKING THE BIKE TILL I CAN GET …
Owner-reported narrative. 340 miles reported. Look up ODI 11319858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11320627 · 2020-04-09 (April 9, 2020)
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING. BMW ARE NOT ABLE TO SUPPLY PARTS. DEALER UNABLE TO FINALIZE SALE AND DELIVERY OF MOTORCYCLE. DEALER UNABLE TO ADVISE WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE IN THIS CONDITION.
Owner-reported narrative. 17 miles reported. Look up ODI 11320627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11322813 · 2020-04-30 (April 30, 2020)
- DRIVING BRAND NEW 2019 BMW R 1250 GS MOTORCYCLE ON WELL-MAINTAINED, RURAL, TWO-LANE ROADS IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA - UPON BRAKING WHILE APPROACHING A SLOW-SPEED RIGHT-HAND TURN, THE BRAKES LOST ALL PRESSURE (APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN 2ND GEAR) - THE FRONT TIRE THEN LOCKED/ RELEASED ERRATICALLY THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE TURN - THE MOTORCYCLE 'PLOWED'/ SLID AHEAD INTO ONCOMING LANE OF TRAVEL - I FOUGHT THROUGH THE SLIDE, KEEPING THE BIKE UPRIGHT - I IMMEDIATELY PROCEEDED TO SAFE LOCATION TO CHECK BIKE AND CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE - ROAD…
Owner-reported narrative. 998 miles reported. Look up ODI 11322813 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11323486 · 2020-05-06 (May 6, 2020)
CHECKING RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. FOUND INCIDENT REPORTS REGARDING LEAKING FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. I CHECKED MINE. THERE IS AN OILY FILM ALL OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT CALIPER. THERE IS AN OILY FILM ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT SIDE FRONT CALIPER. IT APPEARS THAT THE CASTING FOR THE CALIPERS IS POUROUS AND ALLOWS THE BRAKE FLUID TO SLOWLY SEEP OUT. THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER (WHICH I USE LESS) FELT DRY, BUT HAS STICKY BRAKE DUST ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE OUTER PART OF THE CALIPER. IF THIS LEAKAGE/SEEPAGE IS SERIOUS ENOUGH, BRAKE FLUID COULD MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,508 miles reported. Look up ODI 11323486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11340459 · 2020-07-20 (July 20, 2020)
REAR BRAKE DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN PRESSING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL
Owner-reported narrative. 12,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11340459 at NHTSA ↗