BMW R 12 (2024–2027) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From BMW R 12 (2024–2027) service schedule, verified Sep 2026

Service	Interval
Oil & filter	every 6,000 mi or 12 months
Spark plugs	every 12,000 mi
Fork oil
Air filter
Brake fluid
Final drive oil
Valve clearance
Service standard scope

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Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago

24V165000 · Suspension:Front affects 2024

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.

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.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 12 (2024–2027)?

Service every 6,000 mi or 12 months for the BMW R 12 (2024–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (BMW R 12 (2024–2027) service schedule).

How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a BMW R 12 (2024–2027)?

Service every 12,000 mi for the BMW R 12 (2024–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (BMW R 12 (2024–2027) service schedule).