2019 BMW R 1250 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1250 RT years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT. That is the most of any R 1250 RT model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 2,140 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 BMW R 1250 RT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 78% | 2,140 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 7 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 BMW R 1250 RT recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission:internal:shaft:input
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.
Risk: A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk: Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Risk: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake fluid leak at front brake caliper (PE20002) — opened Apr 1, 2020, closed Sep 21, 2020, led to recall 20V476000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When I purchased the motorcycle as a demo the front fender was loose from the fittings/placement. I repaired it and reported it to the BMW dealer. In the years that I have owned this motorcycle I have had to repair the same issue at least three times. I believe the dealer has also repaired it at…
Hill Start Control malfunction this feature Hold the bike when it comes to a stop uphill or downhill of 5' degree gradient or more for max 2.5 minute, when auto mode on the brake will automatically hold the bike when it comes to a stop on a gradient and release when cultch lever release bike take…
Purchased 2019 BMW R1250RT on August 1, 2019. Noticed brake fluid leaking from day one but really didn't think anything of it at first. Fast forward to December 2020 and was doing a routine search on another vehicle and I thought I should check for recalls on my bike. Thats when I found Recall…
Existing nhtsa recall number is 20v476 recall was started aug 2020. Bmw issued stop sale on my model and related models. Found out during service oct 2020 that my bike was affected. Bmw today march 4th 2021 told me they don't have a date for replacement brake parts. I cannot trade or sell this bike…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 BMW R 1250 RT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V476000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GO AZ MOTORCYCLES (15500 N HAYDEN RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ…
Other BMW R 1250 RT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 R 1250 RT | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 R 1250 RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 R 1250 RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 R 1250 RT | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 R 1250 RT | 6 | 4 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1250 RT model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.