2019 BMW F850GS recalls

1 safety recall, 1 owner complaint. Official NHTSA data.

2019
1Recalls
1Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2019 BMW F850GS recall list

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

18V-830
November 26, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2019 BMW F850GS owner complaints

1 complaint filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train1

Recent complaints

May 18, 2019Power Train

WHILE IN MOTION, APPROXIMATELY ONE OUT OF FIVE UP-SHIFT ATTEMPTS FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR RESULT IN REPEATED MISSED SHIFTS, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION ATTEMPTING TO REACH SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH. BMW MOTORCYCLES OF OMAHA (OMAHA, NEBRASKA) AND BMW MOTTORAD USA ATTRIBUTE THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS TO A MATERIAL DEFECT, MOST LIKELY A METAL BURR IN THE SHIFTING MECHANISM. THEIR RECOMMENDATION IS TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE IN ORDER TO WEAR DOWN THE BURR. AFTER OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ~500 MILES, THE ISSUE HAS NOT SELF RESOLVED. THE SHIFTING PROBLEM RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION, AND NEARLY RESULTED IN BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY VEHICLES ON TWO SEPARATE OC

2019 BMW F850GS recall FAQ

Does the 2019 BMW F850GS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW F850GS. The most recent, filed November 26, 2018, concerns the engine and engine cooling.

What are the most common 2019 BMW F850GS problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (1 reports).

Is the 2019 BMW F850GS safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2019 BMW F850GS.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 BMW F850GS?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.