BMW R 1300 GS maintenance schedule & recalls
2024–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical 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 agoBMW 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.
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) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
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) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
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) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
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) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).