When I purchased the motorcycle as a demo the front fender was loose from the fittings/placement. I repaired it and reported it to the BMW dealer. In the years that I have owned this motorcycle I have had to repair the same issue at least three times. I believe the dealer has also repaired it at least once after my complaint. Please see pictures attached. This is a serious safety issue as the Fender may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front tire, resulting in an accident, or worse, injury.
The worst 2019 BMW R 1250 RT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes7
- Body1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Brakes7
- Body1
- Engine1
Recalls 3
Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: input
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 23V011000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- 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 requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V476000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- What is wrong
- 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 clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V166000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Brake fluid leak at front brake caliper
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) on April 1st, 2020 to investigate six consumer complaint allegations of brake fluid leaking from the front brake calipers on their 2019-2020 model year (MY) BMW R1250 motorcycles. At the closing date of this investigation, the number of ODI complaints has risen to fourteen.During the investigation, ODI contacted several consumers to validate and confirm their complaints.ODI learned from these conversations that the subject motorcycles were leaving brake fluid puddles on or near the front tires. One consumer forwarded pictures of a subject motorcycle leaking brake fluid on a BMW dealer showroom floor. In response to an ODI Information Request (IR) letter, BMW supplied ODI with 139 dealer field reports. Many of them also described leaking brake calipers that failed at 0 to 4 miles shown on the bike odometer. ODI was also able to gather pictures from BMW related to the field reports and they too showed calipers leaking brake fluid. BMW disclosed in the IR response that they switched to a Hayes designed and manufactured front caliper starting with MY 2019 of the subject motorcycles. The previous model years used Brembo manufactured calipers. ODI analyzed warranty claims and production data provided by BMW. ODI found that 1,169 vehicles were repaired for front brake caliper leaks. A total of 838 subject vehicles were repaired before the date of first sale.The motorcycles, found to be leaking and serviced prior to the date of first sale, appeared to be in violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 122 for ?Motorcycle Brake Systems?, under Section 5.2.3. The FMVSS requires that ?during all tests and on their completion, there shall be no friction material detachment and no leakage of brake fluid. Discussions between the federal safety agency Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance and BMW resulted in the manufacturer recalling MY 2019-2020 R1250 GS, GS Adventure and R1250 RT, 2020 S1000 RR and S1000 XR motorcycles for front brake calipers leaking when parked, failing to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, Motorcycle Brake Systems.As part of the safety recall, BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved design free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2020.Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.This Preliminary Evaluation has been closed with a voluntary safety recall released by the manufacturer (20V‑471).The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference using the following complaint identification numbers: 11340459, 11319970, 11320627, 11311740, 11319565, 11319858, 11311520, 11308994, 11323486, 11316146, 11319832, 11319554, 11322813, 11308930.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
- Multiple factors may
- Frame and mounting parts
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- Multiple factors may
- Battery empty despite charger.
- The motorcycle will not start
- R 1250 rt
- In an effort to continuously improve Motorrad connectivity capabilities, an important software update for...
What 2019 BMW R 1250 RT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hill Start Control malfunction this feature Hold the bike when it comes to a stop uphill or downhill of 5' degree gradient or more for max 2.5 minute, when auto mode on the brake will automatically hold the bike when it comes to a stop on a gradient and release when cultch lever release bike take off, when hill hold suddenly release without warning the bike roll backward or forward depending on the situation cause crash because your hand or foot are not on the brake you rely on HSC. My 2019 BMW R1250RT HSC stop working at 15000 miles at that time intermittently once or twice a month as time goes on it getting more frequently now happen every time at any gradient and random time will release the brake suddenly from 2,3,5,10,15,20,25 seconds very annoying and scary when I'm on a uphill, at 30000 miles I bring my bike in for repair for the first time, dealer program it works for two week and stop working, second time program again I could not make it home HSC not working, 3rd time they bleed the brake system and told me the bike works as design no fault in abs system because I had the auto HSC on cause this complaint. The fact is HSC not working with auto mode turn on or off, when I pickup my bike the manager rode test and verified HSC not working in both mode, the next day dealer call me they going to order the ABS module it took two months. Fourth repair 10/13/21 replace the ABS module/pump I pickup the bike did not make it home HSC not working. I almost crash/drop my bike many times, No warring light on dash, I ride my bike seven days a week now 42000 miles on the odometer.
Purchased 2019 BMW R1250RT on August 1, 2019. Noticed brake fluid leaking from day one but really didn't think anything of it at first. Fast forward to December 2020 and was doing a routine search on another vehicle and I thought I should check for recalls on my bike. Thats when I found Recall Campaign No: 20V‑476. Bike has been sitting in garage ever since with 920 miles on it. I paid over 27,000.00 grand total. I took the bike to the dealer yesterday and asked about repairs and owner told me BMW are replacing brake rotors with Brembo brakes. Ok, great do it! Owner states that they are not available. I asked him if he and BMW were going to buy my bike back given that I cant ride it or sell it. He stated that I would have to take it up with BMW Corporation. I finally decided to just sell it to him at $17000.00. So now I am going after BMW for the other $10,000.00.
Existing the federal safety agency recall number is 20v476 recall was started aug 2020. Bmw issued stop sale on my model and related models. Found out during service oct 2020 that my bike was affected. Bmw today march 4th 2021 told me they don't have a date for replacement brake parts. I cannot trade or sell this bike with this recall and bmw has no remedy. Bmw has had more than enough time to fix this recall permanently and as such I think they should be forced to buy back customer's motorcycles. Existing the federal safety agency recall number is 20v476
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw r 1250 rt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v476000 (service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to go az motorcycles (15500 n hayden rd, scottsdale, az 85260; (480)609-1800) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Leaking break calipers after 618 miles. The issue was discovered during my initial 600 mile maintenance schedule. Bmw is selling these bikes with know break issue that affects the r1250rt and r1250gs models. Bmw has issued a service bulletin, but has not selling these bike or issued a recall. New replacement calipers have been order for 30 day now. New calipers will have different part number due to the original part having a faulting design as I understand it.
I purchased the motorcycle in early march 2020. I left the motorcycle on its center at my relative's residence, in southern california. Two and a half weeks later I returned to my relative's residence to retrieve it and noticed an accumulation of brake fluid on the front wheel, at the 6 o'clock position. I cleaned the fluid and inspected the brake caliper. I did not think of taking photos of my findings at the time. I returned home with the motorcycle. On 3-27-2020 I rode the motorcycle to the bmw motorcycles of concord, ca. The technician inspected the front brake calipers and confirmed both calipers had evidence of fluid leakage. I was told by becky, a service representative, bmw is aware of the issue but doesn't have the parts to fix the problem at this moment. For the safety of others, it is imperative the powers that be, whether bmw or the federal safety agency, launch an official recall for this potential grave defect.
In january 2020, I was adding some accessories to my bike in the garage and noticed brake fluid on the bottoms of the front brake calipers. Upon further inspection, the brake mounting brackets at the end of the forks were stained from leaking fluid. I reported it to the dealer, eurocycles of sonoma. They had me bring in the bike on february 8th. According to the service tech, they took the calipers apart and replaced seals and pistons followed by pressure testing. They informed me that the front calipers needed to be replaced. I was told the replacements would arrive in the 9th week of 2020. I just followed up(3-4-20) with the service dept and they are still on back order with a new eta of the 2nd week of march. On the bmw riders forums, many 2019 r series owners are reporting leaking brakes.
Engine stalls when trying to leave a red light after the light turns green and moves a few feet.
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Questions about the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT
Is the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT, 2.3 times a typical R 1250 RT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT?
Brakes, with 7 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT have?
3 recalls, covering power train, service brakes and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW R 1250 RT brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V476000, 20V166000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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