2020 BMW R 1250 RT Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,300miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,300 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the input and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes5 83%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Took delivery of a new motorcycle on saturday. Upon returning home with the new bike, 160 mile trip home, I noticed brake fluid leaking out of both front brake calipers. Fluid was splattered all over the rim and tire. This has been an ongoing issue with the 2019's of the Bmw r1250rt. I was LED to believe the problem was solved for the 2020 bikes, but clearly this is not the case given my experience relayed in this report. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319832, filed 2020-03, 165 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “BMW Motorrad had a safety check on the driveshafts/ u joints for R1200 and R 1250 GS and RT motos. I had mine checked at D2 Powersports in Q3 or Q4, 2023 and it passed. No paperwork was given. On 3/28/24 the driveshaft / U joint failed on NC 178 south of Rosman, NC. Had this locked up in a corner it could have cause a wreck. The R1250RT was towed to D2 Powersports 10 hours later. D2 submitted a request for warranty repair or some financial help to BMW Motorrad. Request denied. I paid the entire $2677.96. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592588, filed 2024-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 165 and 6,300 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V011000Jan 18, 2023Power train › Manual transmission › Internal › Shaft › InputCovers: BMW R 1250 RT 2019–2023, R1250 GS Adventure 2019–2023, R 1250 GS 2019–2023
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…
- 20V476000Aug 13, 2020Service brakesCovers: BMW R 1250 RT 2019–2020, R1250 GS Adventure 2019–2020, R 1250 GS 2019–2020 +2 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the…
- 20V165000Mar 19, 2020Power train › DrivelineCovers: BMW R 1250 RT 2020, R 1250 GS 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen.
- 20V166000Mar 19, 2020Service brakes, hydraulic › FluidCovers: BMW R 1250 RT 2019–2020, R Nine T 2018–2020, R1250 GS Adventure 2019–2020 +3 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not…
Recall details for the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10242536Aug 14, 2023Electrical system. Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
- 10236237Apr 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
- 10235207Mar 8, 2023Body and structure, Equipment. Frame and mounting parts
- 10228448Nov 8, 2022Brakes. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
- 10218351Jul 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
- 10214997May 13, 2022Electrical system. Battery empty despite charger.
- 10211897Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
- 10203318Sep 24, 2021Equipment. R 1250 RT Motorcycles built on or after March 1, 2021 and equipped with option: ?269A - Preparation Audio System? can be retrofitted with the audio module.
- 10204682Sep 22, 2021Electrical system. In an effort to continuously improve Motorrad connectivity capabilities, an important software update for the new 10.25? TFT display is scheduled.
Other model years of the BMW R 1250 RT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 6,300 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 9 | 618 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 1.
Has the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2020 BMW R 1250 RT reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,300 miles and the middle half falls between 165 and 6,300 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.