2021 BMW R 1250 RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2022 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other R 1250 RS years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS. That is the most of any R 1250 RS model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 BMW R 1250 RS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2021 BMW R 1250 RS recalls (1)

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Equipment:other:labelsAug 20, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V495000 · 447 vehicles

Problem: 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 and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 18, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11485081

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS?

Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 BMW R 1250 RS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1250 RS model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.