2021 BMW R 1250 RS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 R 1250 RT, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. The tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frame. As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The service indicator warning window obscures access to the TFT-display and the rider cannot use or see the display controls which include fuel tank levels, range etc. This is a potential hazard for a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2022 · Unknown or other
Compare BMW R 1250 RS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1250 RS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW R 1250 RS | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 BMW R 1250 RS | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
How do I know if my 2021 BMW R 1250 RS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V495000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.