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2019 Bmw R 1250 RT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2019 Bmw R 1250 RT has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (80% of all complaints), specifically: 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 sonom.

10

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

8 complaints
80%
  • • 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 SONOM
  • • 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 POSI
  • • 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. NE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 SONOM”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
10%
  • • ENGINE STALLS WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE A RED LIGHT AFTER THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND MOVES A FEW FEET.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ENGINE STALLS WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE A RED LIGHT AFTER THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND MOVES A FEW FEET.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints
10%
  • • 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 lea
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 lea”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    BRAKES: 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 SONOM

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: ENGINE STALLS WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE A RED LIGHT AFTER THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND MOVES A FEW FEET.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BODY/STRUCTURE: 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 lea

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw R 1250 RT — Year Comparison

How does 2019 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2024
5Excellent Reliability
2021
6Excellent Reliability
2020
6Excellent Reliability
2019
10Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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