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Buying a used 2021 BMW R 1250 RT? Check these 2 recalls first
For 2021 the list shortens to one high-severity recall, the R 1250 gearbox shaft that can break, and a low-severity recall for a tire pressure label that falls off. The brake caliper recall from earlier years is not listed here. Four unverified owner complaints reached NHTSA, spread across forward collision avoidance, electrical system, wheels and service brakes rather than concentrated in one area, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm the gearbox shaft recall was completed and request the repair order
- If equipped, test the forward collision warning system for false or missing alerts
- Check the tire pressure label is in place and inspect wheels for damage or repairs
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1250 motorcycles: gearbox shaft can break | Power Train | high |
| BMW R 1250 motorcycle tire pressure label falls off | Equipment | low |
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |