NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS. The newest, from July 26, 2024, covers the electrical system. Not every BMW R 1300 GS 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
RecallJuly 26, 2024
Electrical system › starter assembly › relay
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1300 GS motorcycles. The housing for the starter motor relay may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a damaged relay that can overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the starter relay and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. 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.
Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA's site to see which of these recalls apply to your car and whether they've been repaired. Repairs are free at any BMW dealer.
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.