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2020 BMW R1250 RT

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023009 · manufacturer campaign 23 01 23RC

18 January 2023

Transport Canada lists: R1250 RT 2019–2023

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, a sudden difference in speed between the engine and rear wheel could damage the gearbox input shaft or cause it to break. If this happens, the rear wheel could lock up while riding. Note: This type of sudden change in rear wheel speed is uncommon, but may happen in an off-road situation where a spinning rear wheel slows suddenly while landing after a jump.

Why it matters

A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to update the engine management software.

2,106 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020570

24 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: R1250 RT 2019–2021 · S1000rr 2019–2021 · S1000xr 2019–2021

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, the front brake calipers may leak a small amount of brake fluid when parked. Over a long time, this could empty the fluid reservoir. If this happens, the motorcycle will have reduced brake performance. This problem may result in brake fluid on the front tire or wheel, and on the ground after the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period. The owner's manual has information for how to check the brake fluid level before riding. Note: This recall replaces BMW recall 34 003 20 (008) (Transport Canada recall 2020-377). Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

Reduced front brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect the front brakes. The calipers will be replaced, if necessary.

1,629 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2020 BMW R1250 RT have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2020 BMW R1250 RT. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.