Recall 20V166000: 2018–2020 BMW R Nine T and 5 other models
- Report received
- Mar 19, 2020
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 365vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2020
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Possible consequence
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2019 BMW R 1250 GS15 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 GS8 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 R1 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RS0 complaints
- 2019 BMW R 1250 RT9 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RT6 complaints
- 2018 BMW R Nine T0 complaints
- 2019 BMW R Nine T0 complaints
- 2020 BMW R Nine T0 complaints
- 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure4 complaints
- 2020 BMW R1250 GS Adventure0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.