BMW R 1250 GS years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R 1250 GS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R 1250 GS years
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BMW R 1250 GS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW R 1250 GS problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes20
- Engine4
- Electrical4
- Transmission2
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
- Driver assistance1
- Body1
- Acceleration1
BMW R 1250 GS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | 2 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 3 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2020 | - | 8 | Brakes | 3,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2019 | - | 15 | Brakes | 1,508 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the BMW R 1250 GS
What years of the BMW R 1250 GS should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R 1250 GS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R 1250 GS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R 1250 GS?
Brakes, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by engine (4) and electrical (4).
How many recalls does the BMW R 1250 GS have?
6 recalls between 2019 and 2023. The 2020 model year has the most, with 5.
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