Check your VIN

BMW engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.

NHTSA campaign 18V-830 · Reported November 26, 2018 · 1 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW F 850 GS
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1
REMEDY
The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling engine. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.

WHY IT MATTERS

Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-830.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019BMW F 850 GS

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.

Check your VIN

What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

Not affiliated

MyAutoRecalls is not affiliated with BMW of North America, LLC or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.