Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 BMW R 1250 R peaked in 2024, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2022 BMW R 1250 R
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jul 16, 2024 to Jul 16, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2022 motorcycle
Severity index0.02022 motorcycles average 8.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 BMW R 1250 R name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2022 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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 16, 2024Failure Jul 15, 2024Ontario, CAElectrical system, Engine, Vehicle speed control
I WAS ON THE CALIFORNIA FREEWAY I-60 HEADING EAST NEAR CHINO SECTION ON A STEADY 65 MPH IN THE CARPOOL LANE, ENGINE SUDDENLY LOSS POWER AND DROPPING SPEED DRAMATICALLY. I WAS IMMEDIATELY SET THE EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT AND MOVED TO LEFT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY (NO WAY TO MOVE TO RIGHT SIDE AS TRAFFIC ON I-60 IS HUGE). MOTORCYCLE DASH HAS WARNING OF : "FAULT IN THE ENGINE CONTROL. ONWARD JOURNEY POSSIBLY, RIDE CAREFULLY TO NEXT SPECIALIST WORKSHOP"... I TRIED RE-START THE ENGINE AND ENGINE START AGAIN BUT CAN ONLY RUN VERY LIMITED SPEED SO I LIMP HOME CAREFULLY. I WILL SEND THIS BIKE TO AUTHORIZED DEALER THIS MORING TO SEE WAHT HAPPEN.. HOWEVER, ENGINE SUDDENLY LOSS POWER OR ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SUDDENLY LOSS SPEED CONTROL ON HIGHWAY IS EXTREMELY DANGERIOUS FAULT AS VEHICLES BEHIND ME MAY CRUSH ME FROM BEHIND...
NHTSA complaint 11602646
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 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?.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.