2019–2023 BMW (3 models) Powertrain / Transmission Recall 23V011000
NHTSA recall 23V011000 covers about 18,534 2019–2023 BMW (3 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jan 18, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V011000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Powertrain / transmission (manual transmission, internal, shaft, input)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
The risk
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 22, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1250 GS | 2019–2023 | — |
| BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | 2019–2023 | — |
| BMW R 1250 Rt | 2019–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jan 18, 2023
- Owner notification
- Feb 22, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 23V011000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V011000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V011000?
NHTSA recall 23V011000 covers about 18,534 2019–2023 BMW (3 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jan 18, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V011000?
NHTSA's record for 23V011000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V011000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V011000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 22, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V011000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.