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2018 Bmw G310R

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2018 Bmw G310R has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: 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 i.

1 crash report

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints
17%
  • 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 I
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

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 I

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints
17%
  • 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 DESIGN
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

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 DESIGN

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
17%
  • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
17%
  • SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints
17%
  • SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • 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 I

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • LIGHTING: 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 DESIGN

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: 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

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: SPEEDOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw G310R — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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