Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 BMW R 1250 GS has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 3 brakes-related recalls.
8
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20V476000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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 f...
20E013000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and ...
20V166000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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,R...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brake pedal goes soft over time decreasing the effectiveness and usability of the rear brake. ... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brake on motorcycle does not stop the motorcycle. After three BMW dealer visits and rear brake... |
| May 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brake becomes soft and non operational after a period of 9 months. Once the brake has become "s... |
| Mar 8, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2020 BMW R 1250 GS. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 2... |
| Feb 16, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR BRAKING COMPONENTS (PADS). AFTER 3000 MILES, PADS ONLY HAD 3MM OF MATERIAL. ... |
| Mar 28, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS ARE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. NOTICEABLE DROPS ON WHEEL RIM WHEN PARKED. |
| Dec 10, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS ARE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. OBSERVED WHEN STATIONARY, DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTO... |
| Nov 27, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | BOTH FRONT CALIPERS ARE LEAKING FLUID. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR VERIFICATION AND REPAIR ON NOV 27... |