2018 BMW G310r recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.
What could happen: A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2018 G310R.
- Book a repair at any authorized BMW dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 19V593000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-525-7417.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.
Consequence: A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. 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.
2. Body / structure
What's wrong, in plain English: Body panels, frame, doors, hood, trunk or latches. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.
What could happen: Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2018 G310R.
- Book a repair at any authorized BMW dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 18V408000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-525-7417.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.
Consequence: Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 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.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Electrical system (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Lights (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
08/14/2020 · Brakes
2018 BMW G310R. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE CALIPER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO A DEALER WHO FAILED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER. *JS
03/19/2019 · Electrical system
SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
02/21/2019 · Transmission / drivetrain · crash
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED ON LEVEL AND DRY ASPHALT, WAS STARTED AND LEFT RUNNING IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. WHILE PARKED AND UNATTENDED, THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE SOUND, POSSIBLY INDICATING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO A FORWARD-MOVING GEAR, OR THE KICK STAND FAILED, AND THE VEHICLE THEN FELL OVER, COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND ON LEFT SIDE OF THE V…
09/27/2018 · Lights
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW G310R. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MISSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SAN JOSE BMW MOTORCYCLES (LOCATED AT 1990 W SAN CARLOS ST, SAN JOSE, CA); HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILU…
09/14/2018 · Body / structure
I AM A NEW BMW MOTORRAD CUSTOMER AS OF 6-9-18. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE TO BE USED AS A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO TRAVEL ON A RAMP ON THE BACK OF OUR MOTORHOME. I SELECTED THE BMW G310R AND PURCHASED IT. AFTER A WEEK WITH THE MOTORCYCLE AND ABOUT 50 MILES ON IT THERE BECAME AN ISSUE WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT DROP BELOW 3,500-4,000…