Recall 20V476000: 2019–2020 BMW R 1250 RT and 4 other models
- Report received
- Aug 13, 2020
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 9,392vehicles
- Model years
- 2019–2020
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 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Possible consequence
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. 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
- 2019 BMW R 1250 RT9 complaints
- 2020 BMW R 1250 RT6 complaints
- 2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure4 complaints
- 2020 BMW R1250 GS Adventure0 complaints
- 2020 BMW S 1000 RR10 complaints
- 2020 BMW S 1000 XR2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.