The contact owns a 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH on the highway in congestive traffic with the adaptive cruise control activated. The contact then stated that the motorcycle abruptly slow down as an unknown warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the edge of a vehicle may have possibly entered his lane prior which may have triggered the abrupt slow down; however, the contact was uncertain if that were the case. A fellow motorist alerted to the contact after the failure that the brake lights did not appear when the vehicle made an abrupt slowdown. The contact activated his SOS warning lights to alert the authorities that he was in need of assistance. The police arrived at the scene where they placed orange cones around the motorcycle as the motorcycle was later towed to the contact's home. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000.
The worst 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Communication: auto crash notification
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V480000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In order to help with technician diagnostic time and help with a speedy repair
- After a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner...
- Return Cockpit Fairing, Right
- Return Clutch Cover
- After a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner...
- There is perceivable play between the case and the case holder and can be annoying to customers
- In affected vehicles, an incorrect bolt may be installed in the clutch release lever of the ASA...
- Propeller Shaft Return
- In some R 1300 model motorcycles, it has been detected that the rear wheel swingarm has play in theaxial...
- Calibration of one or both ride height sensors fail due to the ride height sensor/s are not positioned...
What 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
Is the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, close to a typical R 1300 GS Adventure model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure have?
1 recall, covering communication.
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