Vehicle report

2021 BMW R 1250 RS

Service bulletins

10 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B611305

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 “discharged battery” complaints.

SIB-620123

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

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Frame and mounting parts

MC000222

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

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.

MC610321

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

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

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 Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the first scheduled ?break in? service are eligible.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.