NHTSA Recall 20V166000: Fluid (service brakes)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on March 19, 2020, covering an estimated 365 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the BMW R 1250 GS.

365

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2020

owners notified (December 23)

NHTSA campaign	20V166000
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID
Report received	March 19, 2020
Owner notification	December 23, 2020
Initiated by	Manufacturer

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

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.

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 20V166000

Make and model	Model years
BMW R 1250 GS	2019, 2020
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure	2019, 2020
BMW R 1250 R	2020
BMW R 1250 RS	2020
BMW R 1250 RT	2019, 2020
BMW R Nine T	2018, 2019, 2020
BMW R Nine T Pure	2019, 2020
BMW R Nine T Racer	2018
BMW R Nine T Scrambler	2018, 2019, 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.