2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE 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 COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE, potentially affecting up to 33 vehicles.
Recall 25V480000 — COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
Consequence: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.
Remedy: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The headlight on the motorcycle is not fit for night riding. The factory setting provides an OK low beam, however, the high beam is pointed at the clouds. Adjusting the light to bring the high beam down to an acceptable level points the low beam so low that you can only see 10 feet in front of you. The options are driving blind or blinding others; neither is safe.
Safety Rating for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC770525 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is perceivable play between the case and the case holder and can be annoying to customers. The aluminum cases of the R1300GS are hooked into the case holders that are mounted on the vehicle and are locked in place with a lock. In contrast to the aluminum case of...
MCAS7825 — POWER TRAIN
Propeller Shaft Return
MC610625 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 — STEERING
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 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Control Module Return
B770225 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are stains on the surface of the luggage caused by the heat treating and anodizing surfaces.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
- 2025 BMW R 1300 GS ADVENTURE (current)