2020 BMW R 1250 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW R 1250 R
The 2020 BMW R 1250 R has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 BMW R 1250 R
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2020 BMW R 1250 R, potentially affecting up to 4,440 vehicles.
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 R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW R 1250 R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle displays a Check Engine Fault error and then runs poorly.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW R 1250 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW R 1250 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW R 1250 R
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 BMW R 1250 R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC610821 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW R 1250 R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1250 R
- 2020 BMW R 1250 R (current)
- 2021 BMW R 1250 R — 0 complaints
- 2022 BMW R 1250 R — 3 complaints
- 2023 BMW R 1250 R — 0 complaints