How many recalls does the 2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure have?

The 2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has an open recall?

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2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 18,534 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 23V011000 2023-01-18 18,534 affected

Defect

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.