NHTSA Recall 20V146000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,026 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the BMW F 750 GS.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V146000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | March 12, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 11, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V146000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW F 750 GS | 2020 |
| BMW F 850 GS | 2020 |
| BMW F 850 GS Adventure | 2020 |
| BMW F 900 R | 2020 |
| BMW F 900 XR | 2020 |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 2020 |
| BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | 2020 |
| BMW R 1250 R | 2020 |
| BMW R 1250 RS | 2020 |
| BMW R Nine T | 2020 |
| BMW R Nine T Pure | 2020 |
| BMW R Nine T Scrambler | 2020 |
| BMW S1000 R | 2019, 2020 |
| BMW S1000 RR | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.