Vehicle recall 23V011000 · January 18, 2023
BMW R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure and 1 more model
In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
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 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V011000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 18, 2023
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 22, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,534
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission › Internal › Shaft › Input
Vehicles covered
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