BMW R 1250 RT Problems by Year
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the BMW R 1250 RT, across 6 model years (2019–2024). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
BMW R 1250 RT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No R 1250 RT model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 R 1250 RT: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2020 R 1250 RT: 6 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2021 R 1250 RT: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 R 1250 RT: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2023 R 1250 RT: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2024 R 1250 RT: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW R 1250 RT problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW R 1250 RT model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 R 1250 RT | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 R 1250 RT | 1 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2022 R 1250 RT | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2021 R 1250 RT | 4 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 R 1250 RT | 6 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 R 1250 RT | 9 | 3 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW R 1250 RT years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (9), 2020 (6), 2021 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW R 1250 RT?
Service Brakes, with 13 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1250 RT have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.