repaired · 2024 Q4
Shaft: input
Risk. A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 BMW R 1250 RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-011 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Service brakes
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the label detaches from the motorcycle, proper tire pressure information may not be readily available.
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
2021 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
In owners' words
What R 1250 RT owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.…
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…
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