AI Damage2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. The maker issued 34 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 34
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Both of my front brake calibers are leaking brake fluid. Brake fluid leaked all over my front wheel. Bmw replaced both brake calibers and my front engine cover which was stained from the leaking fluid. Three weeks later I noticed the replaced front brake calibers are again leaking.
Front calipers, lh and rh sides, leaking from pistons and caliper casting parting surface. Dealer has replaced with like new. Replacement units leakage continues. Wide spread issue among the r1250gs community going on for months. Even unsold bikes on dealer floors are found leaking prior to sale.
So I went dealer to change only parts.and I feel danger when I ride a motorcycle with front brake oil leaking issue, and the dealer said it is not recall issue yet. It is life matter !!
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,162 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 44% most complained about).
On average one model year of the R 1250 GS Adventure has 1 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
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…
- Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster
- LED headlights were temporarily unavailable from the Factory and some R 1250 GS and R 1250 GSAdventure…
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.
- Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts…
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.
- Frame and mounting parts
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the…
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
- The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle…
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"…
- Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of…
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
- BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. BMW of North America, et al. The Court has granted final approval of the…
NHTSA lists 34 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
NHTSA lists 34 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.