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BMW R 1300 GS years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the BMW R 1300 GS since 2024, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2024 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Worst year
2024
Model years
2024-2024

BMW R 1300 GS years to avoid

No model year of the BMW R 1300 GS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW R 1300 GS years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW R 1300 GS complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2024

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW R 1300 GS problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Electrical
    1

BMW R 1300 GS problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-2Electrical11

Recalls 2

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Questions about the BMW R 1300 GS

What years of the BMW R 1300 GS should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW R 1300 GS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW R 1300 GS?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW R 1300 GS?

Transmission, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (1) and electrical (1).

How many recalls does the BMW R 1300 GS have?

2 recalls between 2024 and 2024. The 2025 model year has the most, with 1.

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