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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

BMW of North America, LLC: 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP Motorcycles Gearbox Shaft

Agency Publication Date: January 18, 2023
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Summary

BMW of North America is recalling 18,534 motorcycles including certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP models. The gearbox input shaft in these motorcycles can become damaged or break under specific riding conditions, which can lead to the rear wheel suddenly locking up. BMW dealers will resolve this issue by updating the engine control unit software free of charge.

Risk

If the gearbox input shaft breaks while riding, it can cause the rear wheel to block or seize. This sudden loss of wheel movement significantly increases the risk of a crash and potential injury to the rider.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your motorcycle is affected: This recall involves 2019-2023 BMW R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP models.
  2. Contact an authorized BMW motorcycle dealer to schedule a service appointment for a free software update to the engine control unit.
  3. If you have additional questions, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  4. For further information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free engine control unit software update

How to: Contact an authorized BMW dealer to have the software updated at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2019-2023 BMW R1250GS
Product: 2019-2023 BMW R1250GS Adventure
Product: 2019-2023 BMW R1250RTP

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V011000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized BMW Dealers
Units Affected: 18,534 vehicles(18534% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 22, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: February 23, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response