NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 BMW G310R Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 BMW G310R has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 BMW G310R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 BMW G310R owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW G310R, describing incidents dated June 9, 2018 to June 4, 2020.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11349395 · Filed August 14, 2020
2018 BMW G310R. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE CALIPER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO A DEALER WHO FAILED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER. *JS
ODI #11190019 · Filed March 19, 2019
SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
ODI #11181498 · Filed February 21, 2019
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED ON LEVEL AND DRY ASPHALT, WAS STARTED AND LEFT RUNNING IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. WHILE PARKED AND UNATTENDED, THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE SOUND, POSSIBLY INDICATING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO A FORWARD-MOVING GEAR, OR THE KICK STAND FAILED, AND THE VEHICLE THEN…

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Brake Calipers May Corrode

NHTSA #19V593000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported August 14, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,938 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 13, 2020 · Vehicles built October 12, 2016 – July 29, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.

Safety consequence

A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Side Stand or Frame Damage

NHTSA #18V408000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported June 15, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,376 vehicles

Repair completion: 63.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 21, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2016 – May 19, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.

Safety consequence

Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 BMW G310R. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW G310R.

Service Brakes

ODI #11349395

Incident: June 4, 2020 · Filed: August 14, 2020

2018 BMW G310R. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE CALIPER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO A DEALER WHO FAILED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER. *JS

Electrical System; Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11190019

Incident: March 18, 2019 · Filed: March 19, 2019

SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

Power Train

ODI #11181498

Crash

Incident: February 2, 2019 · Filed: February 21, 2019

THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED ON LEVEL AND DRY ASPHALT, WAS STARTED AND LEFT RUNNING IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. WHILE PARKED AND UNATTENDED, THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE SOUND, POSSIBLY INDICATING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO A FORWARD-MOVING GEAR, OR THE KICK STAND FAILED, AND THE VEHICLE THEN FELL OVER, COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND ON LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11131968

Incident: June 27, 2018 · Filed: September 27, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW G310R. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MISSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SAN JOSE BMW MOTORCYCLES (LOCATED AT 1990 W SAN CARLOS ST, SAN JOSE, CA); HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB

Structure

ODI #11129452

Incident: June 9, 2018 · Filed: September 14, 2018

I AM A NEW BMW MOTORRAD CUSTOMER AS OF 6-9-18. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE TO BE USED AS A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO TRAVEL ON A RAMP ON THE BACK OF OUR MOTORHOME. I SELECTED THE BMW G310R AND PURCHASED IT. AFTER A WEEK WITH THE MOTORCYCLE AND ABOUT 50 MILES ON IT THERE BECAME AN ISSUE WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT DROP BELOW 3,500-4,000 RPM'S. IN OR OUT OF GEAR IT WOULD NOT DROP BELOW THAT LEVEL. I RELUCTANTLY RODE IT FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 50 MILES TO SEE IF IT WOULD SETTLE IN AND IT DID NOT. I READ FORUMS ONLINE AND THERE WERE MANY ACCOUNTS OF THAT MODEL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE THREAD LOCK ON THE IDLE ADJUSTMENT BACKING OUT. I HAD THE MOTORCYCLE DELIVERED TO AN AUTHORIZED BMW DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER BEING STRUNG ALONG FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS AND AFTER MULTIPLE CALLS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS, I WAS TOLD THEY BELIEVED THE THROTTLE BODY WAS BAD AND AFTER CHECKING WITH BMW CORPORATE THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS MANUFACTURED YET. AFTER A MONTH OF WAITING FOR THE PART TO BE MADE, MY MOTORCYCLE WAS RETURNED IN MID JULY, BUT, I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NEED TO COME BACK IN THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST FOR A RECALL OF A DEFECTIVE KICKSTAND THAT WOULD NEED A PLATE ADDED TO GIVE STABILITY. THEN ON 7-30 ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER HAVING IT BACK, I WAS CALLED BY BMW AND WAS TOLD THAT BMW NEEDED TO BUY BACK MY MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. TO BE HONEST, I WAS HORRIFIED AND ANGERED THAT THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO ME AND I HAD BEEN RIDING A MOTORCYCLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES WITHOUT KNOWING THE FRAME WAS BROKEN. THAT IS NOT A DECISION ANYONE SHOULD HAVE MADE FOR ME. I SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD IMMEDIATELY THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE IS POTENTIALLY UNSAFE, AND THIS DEALER AND BMW MOTORRAD ELECTED TO NOT SAY ANYTHING FOR WEEKS EVEN THOUGH BOTH PARTIES KNEW, AS BMW CORPORATE WAS INVOLVED IN THE REPAIR OF MY MOTORCYCLE FOR WEEKS.

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