AI DamageBMW R 1250 RT: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW R 1250 RT across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 44 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Return Combination Switch
- Some Take-down/Alley lights with part number 63 17 2 361 722, produced from 2023 onwards, may have a poor…
- After a quality inspection it was found that the “Emissions Control” and “Noise” labels contain incorrect data
- After a quality inspection it was found that the “Emissions Control” and “Noise” labels contain incorrect data
- Delivery Stop 330008 is now associated with 33 04 24 Service Action
- After close inspection it has been found there was an issue during production of the suspension strut that…
- Due to a manufacturing fault, the proportional valve within the suspension strut may come loose over its…
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to…
- Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster
- Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts…
- Frame and mounting parts
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.