2021 BMW R 1250 RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaint
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Recall
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
The 2021 BMW R 1250 RS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS, potentially affecting up to 447 vehicles.
Recall 20V495000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 447 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The service indicator warning window obscures access to the TFT-display and the rider cannot use or see the display controls which include fuel tank levels, range etc. This is a potential hazard for an operator. The problem is exacerbated by limited availability of service appointments and in my case, the local dealer has been unable to upgrade/fix the BMW software needed to reset the service warning more than 10 days after the service appointment. An easy solution is to allow the operator to over-ride the service warning window once it shows and allow it to recur at the beginning of each start up period to continue warning the rider that a service is due. I recognize that the intention of the warning is good but it also conflicts with encouraging dependence on manufacturer driven services that are not always easily available,
Safety Rating for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1250 RS
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RS — 0 complaints
- 2021 BMW R 1250 RS (current)
- 2022 BMW R 1250 RS — 0 complaints
- 2024 BMW R 1250 RS — 0 complaints