Known Recalls

Model year record

2023 BMW R 1250 RT

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V011000

Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: input

Component
Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: input
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
18,534
Reported to NHTSA
2023-01-18
Owners notified
2023-02-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—

The 2022 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2024 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.