Model year

2025 BMW R 1300 GS

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year133 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-480Jul 25, 2025Emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming errorCommunication33Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2025 BMW R 1300 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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    26 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • MC330226 Jun 17, 2026 · 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.
    • MC110125 Feb 18, 2026 · 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 ma…
    • MCAS0626 Jan 21, 2026 · Other
      Return Trim Case Carrier
    • MCAS0926 Jan 23, 2026 · Other
      Return Clutch Cover
    • MC110125 Dec 30, 2025 · 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…
    • MCAS8925 Nov 5, 2025 · Other
      Holder Return
    • MCAS7825 Oct 14, 2025 · Other
      Propeller Shaft Return
    • MCAS7925 Oct 14, 2025 · Other
      Frame Guard Return
    • MC230125 Oct 24, 2025 · Service Campaign
      In affected vehicles, an incorrect bolt may be installed in the clutch release lever of the ASA (AutomatedShift Assistant, SA 022A) transmission. This may result in premature wear to the bolt. At an advanced stage,this wear typically leads to noise concerns…
    • MC330524 Aug 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      In some R 1300 model motorcycles, it has been detected that the rear wheel swingarm has play in theaxial direction. The mounting of the swingarm to the frame is comparable to the F and S model motorcycles. During the mounting of the swingarm axle, this crea…
    • MC460224 Jul 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Calibration of one or both ride height sensors fail due to the ride height sensor/s are not positioned correctly.
    • MC330524 Jul 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      In some R 1300 model motorcycles, it has been detected that the rear wheel swingarm has play in theaxial direction. The mounting of the swingarm to the frame is comparable to the F and S model motorcycles. During the mounting of the swingarm axle, this crea…
    • MC770325 Apr 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Vario cases cannot be removed from the vehicle, or the case lids cannot be opened with the keys. To release the mechanism, both to open and to remove the case, the servomotor of the central lockingsystem must also be actuated. Depending on the position …
    • MC340125 Apr 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      One or both of the front brake caliper/s are leaking after sitting idle for long periods of time. They only leak atlow internal pressures.
    • MC610625 Apr 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The comfort flashing function is deactivated in the instrument cluster settings, the function reactivatesautomatically after a few seconds. This means that comfort flashing cannot be deactivated. Due to a software error in I-level X001-25-03-505.
    • MC510125 Apr 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When the vehicle key is recognized; however, the steering lock will not unlock and the keyless ride controlunit hums briefly. Continued analysis is required.
    • MCAS2525 Mar 12, 2025 · Other
      Control Module Return
    • MC330124 Mar 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) chassis cannot be calibrated . Various causes can lead to thisfault.
    • MC330423 Aug 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
    • MC650324 Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Due to a software error, the smart phone with connected app is paired to the motorcycle, but the app does not connect to the motorcycle.
    • MC130121 Jul 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mainly sporadic, isolated but also permanent faults occur in the throttle grip sensor, throttle valve,crankshaft signal, camshaft signal, transmission signal, fuel pressure sensor, gear-lever sensor (GearShift Assistant), oxygen sensor and switching cam. Th…
    • 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…
    • MC160323 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
    • SIB630122 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      LED headlights were temporarily unavailable from the Factory and some R 1250 GS and R 1250 GSAdventure units were built with the halogen headlight in order to ensure safe use.
    • SIB330222 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
    • SIB460123 Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Frame and mounting parts
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.