BMW F 850 GS maintenance schedule & recalls

2019–2023

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 5 days ago
18V830000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine affects 2019

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.

Remedy: 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.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW F 850 GS?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW F 850 GS?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW F 850 GS?

Service every 12 months for the BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW F 850 GS?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).