CarRecallWatchThe 2021 BMW R 1250 RT has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (2 reports).
2021 BMW R 1250 RT recalls
Gearbox Shaft May Break, Risking a Locked Rear Wheel and Crash
A gearbox input shaft on these motorcycles can become damaged or break under certain engine operating and riding conditions.
Tire pressure label may detach, risking improper inflation
The tire pressure label on certain 2021 BMW motorcycles may not stay attached to the frame.
Most common 2021 BMW R 1250 RT problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
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 out leaving driver to actively recover previous speed (throttle). Not such a problem at lower speeds, however at highway speeds the dropout could be life-threatening. In my case, traveling the posted 85mph highway speed outside of Salt Lake City, the ACC dropped out. The sudden deceleration nearly threw me from the motorcycle as if I had suddenly b
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 and 60 mph: after a speed dependent distance is covered or during acceleration. -Speed is above 60 mph: after turn signal indicator flashes five times. The turn signals don't turn off as described above. The auto cancelling signals only turn off after a distance of approximately 1500 feet regardless of speed. This can create a dangerous situation a
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 was fine only for it to return in about 200 miles. This is a new feature on these bikes and the dealer has no idea what to do at thie point. At a minimum BMW should look into this and get to the issue then notify all owners.
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 have to have the bike serviced by the dealer or if so it should be free. I have never bought a bike that didn't have some information available.
2021 BMW R 1250 RT questions
Does the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT: Gearbox Shaft May Break, Risking a Locked Rear Wheel and Crash; Tire pressure label may detach, risking improper inflation. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Service Brakes (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 BMW R 1250 RT has been fixed?
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