2021 Bmw R 1250 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (2) · Wheels (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:manual Transmission:internal:shaft:input 2023-01-18 · campaign 23V011000 · 18,534 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2020-08-20 · campaign 20V495000 · 447 vehicles
Defect: 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 and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: If the label detaches from the motorcycle, proper tire pressure information may not be readily available. This could result in the rider improperly filling the tires which may affect motorcycle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-14 · MC160323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-04-24 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Structure 2023-03-08 · SIB460123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
frame and mounting parts
Service Brakes 2022-11-08 · MC000222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Power Train 2022-07-28 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-09-05 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“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 repair include dealer 'recalibration' and software updates none of which have solved the issue. when in use, acc suddenly, without warning drops ou…”
2023-10-17 · Electrical System“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 indictors automatically turn off under the following conditions: -speed is under 18mph; after a distance of 165ft is covered. -speed is between 18 mph a…”
2021-09-06 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“the distance control on the cruise control will just fail while in use. going through atlanta with cruise set at 65 mph in traffic and it just fails (alert pop up too) and throttle goes to zero which on a motorcycle means immediate engine braking. nearly get run over by car behind me. has been to the dealer and they did a calibration and said it wa…”
2021-09-06 · Wheels“bmw is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. the manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. you can't even get a service cd from the dealer. if the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill you. i thought there were laws that you didn't ha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.