2019 Bmw R 1250 GS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
1,508 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 15 complaints (80.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 80.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Service Brakes: 12; Engine: 3; Electrical System: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2020: 5; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 ↗
Owner report 11390401 · 2021-01-27 (January 27, 2021)
THE MOTORCYCLE FAILS TO START. THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY. IT HAS OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES. I STOP AND TURN OFF THE BIKE. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO RESTART, IT WON'T TURN OVER. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN CHECKED. BMW SAYS THAT CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE FORUMS FROM RIDERS AROUND THE WORLD WHO SHARE THIS SAME EXPERIENCE. THE ONLY WAY TO RESTART IS WITH JUMPER CABLES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A LIFE-SAFETY ISSUE. IT MIGHT NOT RESTART ON THE FREEWAY, OR IN A REMOTE LOCATION. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS 12,000 MILES. IT HAS NOT RESTARTED 3 TIMES NOW. …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11390401 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11390968 · 2021-02-01 (February 1, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V476000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE LEAKING. EUROTEK OKLAHOMA CITY, 417 HUDIBURG CIR STE. C, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73108) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11390968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11429515 · 2021-08-17 (August 17, 2021)
Lost all of the pressure when depressing rear brakes. The bike is 1 year and 5 months old. Rear brakes do not slow motorcycle when depressing the entire travel of the pedal. Service manager at BMW stated they have seen this problem on other similar model motorcycles. No warning lamps.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11429515 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V166000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
Reported: 2020-03-19 (March 19, 2020)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Consequence: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V476000 · Service Brakes | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 2020-08-13 (August 13, 2020)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Consequence: Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V011000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission:Internal:Shaft:Input
Reported: 2023-01-18 (January 18, 2023)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Consequence: A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗