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2022 BMW R 1250 RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2022 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.

  1. Input (power train)

    NHTSA 23V011000 Reported 18,534 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2022 BMW R 1250 RT. The contact stated while riding 35 MPH, the motorcycle made a whistling sound. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the windscreen; ho”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2022 · Structure

Compare BMW R 1250 RT model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1250 RT model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 BMW R 1250 RT39
2020 BMW R 1250 RT46
2021 BMW R 1250 RT24
2022 BMW R 1250 RT11
2023 BMW R 1250 RT11
2024 BMW R 1250 RT12

Checking a specific 2022 BMW R 1250 RT

How do I know if my 2022 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT; 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 23V011000).

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.

Other BMW models

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.