2023 BMW R 1250 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1250 RT years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT. That ranks 5th out of 6 R 1250 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 BMW R 1250 RT recalls (1)
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.
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.
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…
Other BMW R 1250 RT years
← 2022 R 1250 RT · 2024 R 1250 RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 R 1250 RT | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 R 1250 RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 R 1250 RT | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 R 1250 RT | 6 | 4 |
| 2019 R 1250 RT | 9 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.