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Buying a used 2021 BMW R 1250 RT? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 4 owner complaints on file

The 2021 BMW R 1250 RT has 2 recalls in this group, addressing possible gearbox shaft breakage and tire-pressure labels that may fall off. The mechanical recall is the more substantial repair concern, while the label issue concerns retained pressure information. NHTSA lists 4 unverified owner complaints, with 2 forward-collision-avoidance entries and 1 each for electrical system, wheels and service brakes. Reported outcomes are 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify gearbox shaft recall completion by VIN.
3. Inspect the tire-pressure label for presence and legibility.
4. Ask about collision-avoidance warnings, electrical faults and brake or wheel repairs.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2021 BMW R 1250 RT

What owners have reported to NHTSA

4 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• All R 1250 RT recalls