2024 BMW R 1250 RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2024 BMW R 1250 RT, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2024 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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Suspension: front
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 BMW R 1250 RT have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Regarding headlight warnings and horn malfunction and/or other possible electrical safety issues. (in addition to previous entry for brake a malfunction) On a few occasions (in addition to the mention”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 16, 2026 · Electrical system
“On May 2, 2026 I was operating the vehicle at 60 mph on the interstate. There were absolutely no other vehicles in my line of sight or on the roaway anywhere near me. The motorcycle went into automati”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
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 2024 BMW R 1250 RT
How do I know if my 2024 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 2024 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 24V165000).
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.