2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
The 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT, SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, potentially affecting up to 41,758 vehicles.
Recall 23V011000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT
| 18,534 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Consequence: A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 20V476000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 9,392 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
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...
View full details →Recall 20V476000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 9,392 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
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...
View full details →Recall 20V166000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 365 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
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.
View full details →Recall 20E013000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and 9829547 designed to fit certain 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 motorcycles, and part numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, and 1542056 designed to fit certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type...
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 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. Owners may contact BMW customer service at...
View full details →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 R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B520120 — SEATS
GROANING NOISE FROM TRIM APERTURE ON THE FRONT SEAT: When getting in or out of the vehicle a groaning noise can be heard from the opening (aperture) in the seat backrest. The noise may be heard from one or both of the front seats. The trim aperture in the front...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
- 2019 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE — 1 complaint
- 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE (current)
- 2021 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE — 0 complaints
- 2022 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE — 0 complaints
- 2023 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE — 0 complaints