repaired · 2024 Q4
Shaft: input
Risk. A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 BMW R 1250 RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-166 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Service brakes
1Engine
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 BMW R 1250 RT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other R 1250 RT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R 1250 RT median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake fluid leak at front brake caliperLed to recall 20V-476
In owners' words
What R 1250 RT owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hill Start Control malfunction this feature Hold the bike when it comes to a stop uphill or downhill of 5' degree gradient or more for max 2.5 minute, when auto mode on the brake will automatically hold the bike when it comes to a stop on a gradient and release when cultch lever release bike take…
Purchased 2019 BMW R1250RT on August 1, 2019. Noticed brake fluid leaking from day one but really didn't think anything of it at first. Fast forward to December 2020 and was doing a routine search on another vehicle and I thought I should check for recalls on my bike. Thats when I found Recall…
EXISTING NHTSA RECALL NUMBER IS 20V476 RECALL WAS STARTED AUG 2020. BMW ISSUED STOP SALE ON MY MODEL AND RELATED MODELS. FOUND OUT DURING SERVICE OCT 2020 THAT MY BIKE WAS AFFECTED. BMW TODAY MARCH 4TH 2021 TOLD ME THEY DON'T HAVE A DATE FOR REPLACEMENT BRAKE PARTS. I CANNOT TRADE OR SELL THIS BIKE…
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