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Model year

2021 BMW R 1250 R

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (15)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1447 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 BMW R 1250 R by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2021 BMW R 1250 R

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 BMW R 1250 R
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-495Aug 20, 2020Tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frameEquipment447Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 BMW R 1250 R

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    15 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
    • MC160323 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
    • SIB-620123 Jun 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      With the second model update of the R 1250 R and R 1250 RS, the ?Sport? view in the TFT display is part of the standard equipment. This sub-function is not activated in vehicles that are not equipped with optional equipment ?224 Drive modes Pro?.
    • SIB620123 Apr 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      With the second model update of the R 1250 R and R 1250 RS, the ?Sport? view in the TFT display is part of the standard equipment. This subfunction is not activated in vehicles that are not equipped with optional equipment ?224 Drive modes Pro?.
    • SIB460123 Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Frame and mounting parts
    • MC000222 Nov 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • SIB330222 Jul 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • SIB610321 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.
    • MC610321 Mar 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
    • MC610821 Jul 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
    • MC000621 Jun 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcyc…
    • MC310421 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
    • B611820 Sep 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.
    • B512420 Sep 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SERVICE ACTION - RENEW INTERIOR MIRROR HOLDER: The bonding of the interior mirror holder was not performed correctly. Incorrect bonding during production.
    • B120920 Sep 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      I01 REX MISFIRES AT HIGH ALTITUDES USING WINTER-BLEND FUEL: The check engine light (MIL) is displayed, and in some cases the range extender (REx) engine will run rough for about 1 to 2 seconds during cold start.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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