2022 BMW R 1250 RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT
The 2022 BMW R 1250 RT 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 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT, potentially affecting up to 18,534 vehicles.
Recall 23V011000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
| 18,534 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 BMW R 1250 RT. The contact stated while riding 35 MPH, the motorcycle made a whistling sound. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the windscreen; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5.
Safety Rating for the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 BMW R 1250 RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1250 RT
- 2019 BMW R 1250 RT — 9 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RT — 6 complaints
- 2021 BMW R 1250 RT — 6 complaints
- 2022 BMW R 1250 RT (current)
- 2023 BMW R 1250 RT — 1 complaint
- 2024 BMW R 1250 RT — 0 complaints