NHTSA Recall 20V476000: Service brakes and caliper (service brakes)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,392 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the BMW R 1250 GS.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V476000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | August 13, 2020 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2021 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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."
Safety risk
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 was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. 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 20V476000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW R 1250 GS | 2019, 2020 |
| BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | 2019, 2020 |
| BMW R 1250 RT | 2019, 2020 |
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2020 |
| BMW S 1000 XR | 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.