CarRecallWatchThe 2019 BMW F 850 GS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2019 BMW F 850 GS recalls
Loose engine rods can cut power and raise crash risk
The engine connecting rods on this motorcycle may not have been installed properly.
Most common 2019 BMW F 850 GS problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE IN MOTION, APPROXIMATELY ONE OUT OF FIVE UP-SHIFT ATTEMPTS FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR RESULT IN REPEATED MISSED SHIFTS, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION ATTEMPTING TO REACH SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH. BMW MOTORCYCLES OF OMAHA (OMAHA, NEBRASKA) AND BMW MOTTORAD USA ATTRIBUTE THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS TO A MATERIAL DEFECT, MOST LIKELY A METAL BURR IN THE SHIFTING MECHANISM. THEIR RECOMMENDATION IS TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE IN ORDER TO WEAR DOWN THE BURR. AFTER OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ~500 MILES, THE ISSUE HAS NOT SELF RESOLVED. THE SHIFTING PROBLEM RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION, AND NEARLY RESULTED IN BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY VEHICLES ON TWO SEP
2019 BMW F 850 GS questions
Does the 2019 BMW F 850 GS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW F 850 GS: Loose engine rods can cut power and raise crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW F 850 GS?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 BMW F 850 GS has been fixed?
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