2019 Bmw R1250 Gs Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (34)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-08-31 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
driveshaft maintenance schedule change
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-14 · MC160323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2023-04-24 · SIB630122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
led headlights were temporarily unavailable from the factory and some r 1250 gs and r 1250 gsadventure units were built with the halogen headlight in order to ensure safe use.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-04-24 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Structure 2023-03-08 · SIB460123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
frame and mounting parts
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-01-28 · Service Brakes · 4,000 mi“front calipers, lh and rh sides, leaking from pistons and caliper casting parting surface. dealer has replaced with like new. replacement units leakage continues. wide spread issue among the r1250gs community going on for months. even unsold bikes on dealer floors are found leaking prior to sale. dealer then are unable to sell until correct…”
2020-01-23 · Service Brakes · 1,384 mi“front brake oil is leaking twice. first oli leaking is at 600miles, and they changed the parts, and yesterday happend same at 1384 miles and it is common issue with 2019 bmw gs, rt, models . so i went dealer to change only parts.and i feel danger when i ride a motorcycle with front brake oil leaking issue, and the dealer said it is not recall issue…”
2020-01-17 · Service Brakes · 800 mi“brake caliper failure on front end of this model. first evidence was leaking fluid from caliper onto wheel rim while parked. was told by bmw roadside service to not ride it since the brake is leaking. they picked it up on 12/3/19 and it's still at cincinnati bmw as of today with no resolution from bmw. head service advisors from both falcone bmw…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.