The 2019 BMW R 1250 Rt has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 28,291 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN23V0110002023-01-1818,534 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
SERVICE BRAKES20V4760002020-08-139,392 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V1660002020-03-19365 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
7
ENGINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw r 1250 rt. The contact received notification of nhtsa 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…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw r 1250 rt. The contact received notification of nhtsa 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…”
“Existing nhtsa 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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE20002 Opened 2020-04-01 · closed 2020-09-21
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…
InvestigationPE20002 Opened 2020-04-01 · closed 2020-09-21
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…
InvestigationPE20002 Opened 2020-04-01 · closed 2020-09-21
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…
InvestigationPE20002 Opened 2020-04-01 · closed 2020-09-21
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…
InvestigationPE20002 Opened 2020-04-01 · closed 2020-09-21
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…
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