2023 Bmw R 1250 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Suspension 2024-01-16 · MCS330088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to a manufacturing fault, the proportional valve within the suspension strut may come loose over its lifetime. as a result, this can lead to a loss of the damping function.
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.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-09-29 · MCAS4023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw ag has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-21 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“i believe the bmw configuration of the adaptive cruise control following distance selection might result in a rear end collision. i normally set the following distance to the longest setting, which corresponds to a two-second following distance (imo, the minimum safe distance). i am fairly often caught off-guard by the system because the next tim…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.