BMW R1300GS recalls
DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the BMW R1300GS since 2024, 7 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 8,273 UK vehicles of this model.
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All BMW R1300GS recalls, newest first
F800GS, F900R, GS, GSA, M1000R, R12 G, R12 NINE T, R1300GS, R1300R, RT, S, S1000R, XR · renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar
6 Apr 2026 · R/2026/145
The indicator switch may self cancel when activated
Fix: Replace multi-function switch on handlebar
- S1000R: 1 vehicle · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
- R1300R / RT: 7 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
- F900R / GS: 2 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
- R1300GS / GSA: 9 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
- M1000R / XR: 3 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
- R12 NINE T: 2 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
- R12 G/S: 1 vehicle · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
- F800GS: 1 vehicle · built 15 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
R1300GS · replacing vario cases
30 Jan 2025 · R/2025/008
On motorcycles fitted with the accessory Vario side cases it is possible the locking catches for the lid do not engage and the lid is not securely locked in this circumstance the lid may come open during use.
Fix: The affected boxes will be replaced
1,549 vehicles · built 15 May 2023 to 26 Jun 2024
R12, R12 NINE T, R1300GS, R1300GSA · replace right hand switch
11 Dec 2024 · R/2024/493
On affected vehicles the right-hand multifunction switch may allow moisture to ingress which may cause the ignition to turn off.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the right-hand multifunction switch replaced.
1,095 vehicles · built 24 May 2023 to 25 Sep 2024
R1300GS · reworking vario top case latch
3 Sep 2024 · R/2024/336
On motorcycles fitted with the accessory Vario top cases it is possible the case is not securely locked to the motorcycle and may detach.
Fix: On the affected Vario top cases the latch mechanism will be reworked and the customer operating instructions updated.
1,095 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2023 to 15 Feb 2024
R1300GS · ka1 starter relay
15 Aug 2024 · R/2024/338
On affected vehicles it cannot be excluded that the improved starter relay has been mechanically damaged during installation.
Fix: On affected vehicles the starter relay will be replaced.
1,393 vehicles · built 15 May 2023 to 18 Mar 2024
R1300GS · vario side case – customer notification for continued usage
6 Aug 2024 · R/2024/282
On motorcycles fitted with the accessory Vario side cases it is possible the locking catches for the lid do not engage and the lid is not securely locked. In this circumstance the lid may come open during use.
Fix: On the affected motorcycles additional safety measures and a warning label will be fitted to allow continued use and once available the affected boxes will be replaced.
1,748 vehicles · built 31 May 2023 to 20 Jun 2024
R1300GS · replacing starter relay
8 Mar 2024 · R/2024/121
On affected motorcycles starter motor relay may fail due to potential corrosion from moisture
Fix: On affected motorcycles the starter relay will be replaced by a revised version
1,393 vehicles · built 15 May 2023 to 18 Mar 2024
Other BMW models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.