2024 BMW R 1250 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1250 RT years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW R 1250 RT. That ranks 4th out of 6 R 1250 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 BMW R 1250 RT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
Risk: A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. 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.
Regarding headlight warnings and horn malfunction and/or other possible electrical safety issues. (in addition to previous entry for brake a malfunction) On a few occasions (in addition to the mentioned intermittent brake malfunction) the motorcycle "low beam" headlight has stopped on occasion…
On May 2, 2026 I was operating the vehicle at 60 mph on the interstate. There were absolutely no other vehicles in my line of sight or on the roaway anywhere near me. The motorcycle went into automatic breaking and the brakes appeared to activate all on their own and almost locked up. I immediately…
Other BMW R 1250 RT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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 R 1250 RT | 9 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW R 1250 RT?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2024 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 2024 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 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.