2019 BMW F850GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 BMW F850GS
The 2019 BMW F850GS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 BMW F850GS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 BMW F850GS, potentially affecting up to 1 vehicles.
Recall 18V830000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 BMW F850GS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW F850GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 OCCASIONS AS THE TRAILING VEHICLES DIDN'T ANTICIPATE A LOSS OF STEADY ACCELERATION IN THE COURSE OF ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO REACH POSTED SPEED LIMITS. BMW MOTORCYCLES OF OMAHA DID NOT PROVIDE ANY DOCUMENTATION OF THE SERVICE REQUEST, THE PROBLEM, OR THEIR INTENDED COURSE OF ACTION, TO CONTINUE USE OF THE F850GS IN THE HOPE THE PROBLEM WOULD SELF-RESOLVE. I BELIEVE THE LACK OF PROVIDED PAPERWORK WAS TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL LEGAL ISSUES STEMMING FROM ASKING ME TO CONTINUE OPERATING A MOTORCYCLE I EXPLAINED TO THEM WAS UNSAFE.
Safety Rating for the 2019 BMW F850GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 BMW F850GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BMW F850GS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BMW F850GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F850GS
- 2019 BMW F850GS (current)