Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 BMW G310 GS peaked in 2018, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 BMW G310 GS
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in India. Owner complaints on file from Aug 17, 2018 to Sep 25, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year28,314 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2018 motorcycle
Severity index0.02018 motorcycles average 6.0
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2018 BMW G310 GS name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2018 BMW G310 GS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-593 | Aug 14, 2019 | Front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore | Brakes | 5,938 | Part replacement |
| 18V-408 | Jun 15, 2018 | Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame | Structure | 2,376 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 BMW G310 GS
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 25, 2022Failure Sep 25, 2022Saint Peters, MOElectrical system
Operating vehicle at 35 mph battery light flashing and motorcycle died. The battery was replaced a week before.I tried to restart and the instrument panel wouldn't show anything. I bike didn't restart. I checked battery cables everything tight.
NHTSA complaint 11486312 - Filed Aug 17, 2018Failure Aug 17, 2018880 milesFive Points, TNBody
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW G310 GS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V408000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FREEDOM POWERSPORTS HUNTSVILLE (12401 MEMORIAL PKWY SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803, (256) 829-5507) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *DT CONSUMER STATED THE KICKSTAND FAILED AND BROKE OFF THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN DISMOUNTING. KICKSTAND SAFETY FEATURE PREVENTS OPERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE STAND IS DISCONNECTED. MOTORCYCLE IS UN-USEABLE. STAND BROKE ON AUGUST 18, 2018. UPDATED 10/26/18*JB
NHTSA complaint 11120721
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · 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 âdisc… - MC610721 Jun 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Workshop installation guide "Installing heated grips" not yet available in AIR. Installation instructions have been modified due to updated wiring harness routing and arrangement. - MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood. - MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood. - MC0000517 Jan 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Changing of the drive chain set is presently prescribed at 12,000 mi. in the maintenance schedule for BMW Service for the K02 and K03 models. A change at this stage may not be required. Thus the maintenance work "Changing the chain set" will be replaced b…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.