2024 BMW R 1300 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS, potentially affecting up to 1,582 vehicles.
Recall 24V557000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
| 1,582 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
Consequence: An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Component/System: Clutch assembly (friction plates/engagement mechanism) While riding my 2024 BMW R1300GS with approximately 3,000 miles on the odometer, the clutch suddenly failed while climbing a rocky hillside trail. The clutch stopped engaging entirely, which caused an immediate loss of power to the rear wheel and resulted in a crash. Safety Risk: This failure created a serious safety hazard. The loss of power occurred on a steep, rocky slope, and I could have easily fallen off the side of the hill when the motorcycle lost traction and stalled. The failure left me stranded in a remote location, requiring a 45-mile tow on backroads in Idaho. This incident put both my safety and the safety of others at risk. Inspection/Confirmation: •The failure has not yet been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center, but the motorcycle and failed clutch are available for inspection upon request. •At the time of filing this complaint, the motorcycle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Symptoms/Warnings: There were no warning lights, error messages, or prior symptoms indicating a problem. The clutch failed without warning.
Safety Rating for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC320224 — SERVICE BRAKES
The Blow-By clearance tolerance at the handbrake lever fitting may be below than what is stated by the manufacturer, which can lead to slight braking pressure in the front brakes under certain settings (e.g. warm outside temp to warm breaks, etc…) with a slow release of pressure over time. Several...
MC610225 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On vehicles with optional equipment X22AA “automated shift assistant”, the selector drum may rotate the opposite direction briefly when downshifting in manual mode (‘M’ mode), particularly across transmission position ‘N’ (e.g. when shifting from 2nd gear to 1st gear). In some cases, this opposite rotation is detected as a fault...
MC340224 — SERVICE BRAKES
It has been found after a quality inspection it was found that the front brake rotor bolts may not have beentightened with the correct torque at the factory.
MC611024 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After a quality inspection it has been determined moisture/water can enter the right multifunction switch andcause malfunctions. This issue does not impact vehicles with production dates of 07/01/2024 or later.
mc610824 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A small quantity of R 1300 GS’s and GS Adventures were assembled with a wiring harness where the relayand its new protective holder were pre-assembled using a safe process by the wiring harness supplier. Theprocess does not cause any damage during assembly. The result being these units are not required...
MC110524 — STRUCTURE:BODY
The R 1300 GS Adventure is not delivered with engine protection bars mounted as the bike will not fit in thecrate with the protection bars installed. The trim is not mounted on the protection bars. The protection bars and trim will continue to be packaged separately up to the third...
MCAS5724 — SERVICE BRAKES
Handbrake Control Assembly Return
MC110324 — STRUCTURE:BODY
After quality inspection it has been found that the bolting torque process of the engine crankcase to frame was not adequate. As a result, there may be an effect on the rigidity of the general engine to frame combination.
MC110224 — ENGINE
A group of guide rings for the control piston in the oil sump were made with a different material. This can degrade the operation of the control piston over time and can cause engine damage due to insufficient oil supply.
MC610524 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
eCall failure with fault code 0xB7F334 – Provisioning: Control unit is not provisioned. Caused by a software error if a control unit reset is carried out while there is insufficient communicationreception.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1300 GS
- 2024 BMW R 1300 GS (current)
- 2025 BMW R 1300 GS — 0 complaints