2021 BMW R 1250 RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT
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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Input (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Original owner, purchased July 2021. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) continues to drop off intermittently after numerous complaints to BMW service techs and BMW Customer Relations since new. Attempts to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 5, 2024 · Forward collision avoidance
“Page 67 of the BMW Motorad Owners Manual describes operation of the "self," cancelling , "Comfort turn indicators" as follows: After the turn signal is pushed to the right or left, the turn signal ind”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2023 · Electrical system
Compare BMW R 1250 RT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1250 RT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW R 1250 RT | 3 | 9 |
| 2020 BMW R 1250 RT | 4 | 6 |
| 2021 BMW R 1250 RT | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 BMW R 1250 RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW R 1250 RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 BMW R 1250 RT | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2021 BMW R 1250 RT
How do I know if my 2021 BMW R 1250 RT 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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.