2025 Bmw R 1300 Gs Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Communication: Auto Crash Notification 2025-07-25 · campaign 25V480000 · 33 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
Risk: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
Fix: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (19)
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.
Suspension 2026-08-21 · MC330226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in order to help with technician diagnostic time and help with a speedy repair. it has been found that the airin the hydraulic suspension system may arise.
Suspension 2026-06-17 · MC330226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in order to help with technician diagnostic time and help with a speedy repair. it has been found that the airin the hydraulic suspension system may arise.
Engine 2026-02-18 · MC110125 · Service Campaign
after a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screw plug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. as a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may occur.
Structure:body 2026-02-10 · MCAS1626 · Other
return cockpit fairing, right
Power Train 2026-01-23 · MCAS0926 · Other
return clutch cover
Engine 2025-12-30 · MC110125 · Service Campaign
after a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screwplug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. as a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may occur.
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-11 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · 9,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 bmw r 1300 gs adventure. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph on the highway in congestive traffic with the adaptive cruise control activated. the contact then stated that the motorcycle abruptly slow down as an unknown warning message appeared on the instrument panel. the contact stated that the edg…”
2025-07-24 · Exterior Lighting“the headlight on the motorcycle is not fit for night riding. the factory setting provides an ok low beam, however, the high beam is pointed at the clouds. adjusting the light to bring the high beam down to an acceptable level points the low beam so low that you can only see 10 feet in front of you. the options are driving blind or blinding other…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.