BMW R 1300 GS maintenance schedule & recalls
2024–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| 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
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
Remedy: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1300 GS?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1300 GS (2024–2026).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1300 GS?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1300 GS (2024–2026).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1300 GS?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1300 GS (2024–2026).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1300 GS?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1300 GS (2024–2026).