2020 BMW F 850 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW F 850 GS
The 2020 BMW F 850 GS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS, potentially affecting up to 4,026 vehicles.
Recall 20V146000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 4,026 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW F 850 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC000621 — ENGINE
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the...
MC000621 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F 850 GS
- 2020 BMW F 850 GS (current)
- 2021 BMW F 850 GS — 1 complaint
- 2023 BMW F 850 GS — 3 complaints