BMW 2021 R 1250 RT: Tire Pressure Label Detachment Risk
BMW recalls 2021 R 1250 RT motorcycles with detachable tire pressure labels that could lead to improper tire inflation and crash risks. Owners must have labels replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the label detaches from the motorcycle, proper tire pressure information may not be readily available. This could result in the rider improperly filling the tires which may affect motorcycle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2021 R 1250 RT motorcycles because the tire pressure labels might detach. This could cause riders to inflate tires incorrectly, making the bike harder to control and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80272-bmw-2021-r-1250-rt-tire-pressure-label-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80272-bmw-2021-r-1250-rt-tire-pressure-label-detachment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V495000
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“BMW 2021 R 1250 RT: Tire Pressure Label Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80272-bmw-2021-r-1250-rt-tire-pressure-label-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V495000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V495000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tire pressure labels may come off the motorcycle frame. Without this label, riders might not know the correct tire pressure, which could cause poor handling and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 BMW R 1250 RT motorcycles are affected. Riders who use these bikes without the label attached are at higher risk of improper tire inflation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 R 1250 RT motorcycle has a tire pressure label that's loose or missing. The recall covers all 2021 R 1250 RT models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule label replacement at a dealer.
Have Label Replaced
Dealers will replace the tire pressure label for free once the recall is initiated.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V495000 — BMW 2021 R 1250 RT: Tire Pressure Label Detachment Risk Hello, I own a BMW 2021 R 1250 RT: Tire Pressure Label Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 20V495000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V495000 (August 20, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.