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2019 BMW F850GS recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW F850GS. The newest, from November 26, 2018, covers the engine and engine cooling. Not every BMW F850GS of this year is affected: check your VIN to see whether yours is, and whether the free repair has been done.

1 recall, newest first

RecallNovember 26, 2018

Engine and engine cooling › engine

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.

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

Fix: The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall began December 7, 2018. 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.

NHTSA recall 18V830000

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Recalls come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database, with the list of models updated October 7, 2026. A recall applies to some vehicles of a model year, not always all of them: your VIN tells you whether yours is included and if the free repair has been done.