2023 BMW R 1250 RT recalls

1 safety recall, 1 owner complaint. Official NHTSA data.

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1Recalls
1Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2023 BMW R 1250 RT recall list

Power Train recall

23V-011
January 18, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2023 BMW R 1250 RT owner complaints

1 complaint filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Recent complaints

July 21, 2024Forward Collision Avoidance

I believe the BMW configuration of the adaptive cruise control following distance selection might result in a rear end collision. I normally set the following distance to the longest setting, which corresponds to a two-second following distance (IMO, the minimum safe distance). I am fairly often caught off-guard by the system because the next time the bike is started, the following distance defaults to the *closest* following distance, and does so WITH NO visual warning in the instrument panel (the following distance is not displayed when cruise is set; it is displayed only after the distance control button on the left grip cluster is pressed). In my case, despite knowing this I still have b

2023 BMW R 1250 RT recall FAQ

Does the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT. The most recent, filed January 18, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 BMW R 1250 RT problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (1 reports).

Is the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 BMW R 1250 RT?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.