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2024 BMW R 1300 GS Recalls & Complaints

The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 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 2024 BMW R 1300 GS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2024 BMW R 1300 GS owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS, describing incidents dated August 23, 2025 to April 8, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11751351 · Filed July 19, 2026
1)Adaptive Rider Height failure ! 3 times the suspension warning display and on causing the suspension to remain in lower position making the motorcycle unstable at speed. Dealer had vehicle for a while to remedy the issue. Warranty fix 2)Engine control red warning display do not drive vehicle came…
ODI #11682750 · Filed August 25, 2025
Component/System: Clutch assembly (friction plates/engagement mechanism) While riding my 2024 BMW R1300GS with approximately 3,000 miles on the odometer, the clutch suddenly failed while climbing a rocky hillside trail. The clutch stopped engaging entirely, which caused an immediate loss of power to…

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Starter Relay May Overheat

NHTSA #24V557000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Relay · NHTSA notice

Reported July 26, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,582 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 23, 2024 · Vehicles built July 14, 2023 – March 18, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.

Safety consequence

An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. 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 2024 BMW R 1300 GS. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS.

Suspension; Electrical System

ODI #11751351

Incident: April 8, 2026 · Filed: July 19, 2026

1)Adaptive Rider Height failure ! 3 times the suspension warning display and on causing the suspension to remain in lower position making the motorcycle unstable at speed. Dealer had vehicle for a while to remedy the issue. Warranty fix 2)Engine control red warning display do not drive vehicle came on and flatbedded to dealer for service. Warranty fix 3)Seat latch broke dealer fix.Out of pocket charge

Power Train

ODI #11682750

Crash

Incident: August 23, 2025 · Filed: August 25, 2025

Component/System: Clutch assembly (friction plates/engagement mechanism) While riding my 2024 BMW R1300GS with approximately 3,000 miles on the odometer, the clutch suddenly failed while climbing a rocky hillside trail. The clutch stopped engaging entirely, which caused an immediate loss of power to the rear wheel and resulted in a crash. Safety Risk: This failure created a serious safety hazard. The loss of power occurred on a steep, rocky slope, and I could have easily fallen off the side of the hill when the motorcycle lost traction and stalled. The failure left me stranded in a remote location, requiring a 45-mile tow on backroads in Idaho. This incident put both my safety and the safety of others at risk. Inspection/Confirmation: •The failure has not yet been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center, but the motorcycle and failed clutch are available for inspection upon request. •At the time of filing this complaint, the motorcycle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Symptoms/Warnings: There were no warning lights, error messages, or prior symptoms indicating a problem. The clutch failed without warning.

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