2024 BMW R 1250 RT
1 recalls, 5 complaints - 4 TSBs
24V165000 Feb 29, 2024
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.
Consequence
A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
STEERING
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
While driving straight on the highway on a sunny day the car left the lane on it's own, resisted attempts to get it back into the lane, and crashed into the concrete barrier after we swerved around and the car bounced around. Lane keeping assistance and automatic cruise control were active. The lane... Read more
Crash
1 injured
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
While driving straight on the highway on a sunny day the car left the lane on it's own, resisted attempts to get it back into the lane, and crashed into the concrete barrier after we swerved around and the car bounced around. Lane keeping assistance and automatic cruise control were active. The lane... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
System Update Error TT04
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 7, 2026
Incident date: May 2, 2026
I traded my 2001 F250 for this yard art with intentions pf pulling our fifth wheel all over the country. It has sat un-usable for two years. I would happily pay for the parts if they were available. They are not at least that is what the dealer keeps telling me. Milton Ruben in Augusta. The recall i... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 7, 2026
Incident date: May 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 4WD warning light illuminated, rendering the 4WD inoperable. The vehicle automatically switched to the Rear Wheel Drive mode. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the deale... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW R 1250 RT
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
MC330424A
Feb 5, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Delivery Stop 330008 is now associated with 33 04 24 Service Action: Check Suspension Strut
MC330424
Feb 4, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
After close inspection it has been found there was an issue during production of the suspension strut that the proportional valve in the suspension strut may loosen over the course of the service life. This results in a loss of damping func
MCS330088
Jan 16, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Due to a manufacturing fault, the proportional valve within the suspension strut may come loose over its lifetime. As a result, this can lead to a loss of the damping function.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL 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 important information for the dealer on ho
BMW R 1250 RT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW R 1250 RT across all model years (2019, 2024).
14
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths