Vehicle recall 18V830000 · November 26, 2018
2019 BMW F 850 GS
The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.
- Consequence
- Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V830000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 2018
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- December 7, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW F 850 GS (2019): 2019
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